Hex Mayflies
Hexagenia limbata
The famous nocturnal Hex hatch of the Midwest (and a few other lucky locations) stirs to the surface mythically large brown trout that only touch streamers for the rest of the year.
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Caddisfly Species Lepidostoma unicolor (Little Brown Sedges)
Where & when
This Northern species is found from Minnesota West to the Pacific.In 37 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during August (57%), July (16%), September (16%), and June (8%).
In 20 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 36 to 9022 ft, with an average (median) of 6565 ft.
Species Range
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References
- LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.
Caddisfly Species Lepidostoma unicolor (Little Brown Sedges)
Species Range
Common Names
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Banks (1899)