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 Oecetis inconspicua (Plain Red-Brown Long-Horned Sedges)
Where & when
This species is very widely distributed, coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. It is very abundant in many places and important to anglers.In 193 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during June (16%), August (16%), July (16%), May (15%), September (12%), April (8%), and March (7%).
In 210 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 3 to 12631 ft, with an average (median) of 1901 ft.
Species Range
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References
- LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.
- Swisher, Doug and Carl Richards. 2000. Selective Trout. The Lyons Press.
Caddisfly Species Oecetis inconspicua (Plain Red-Brown Long-Horned Sedges)
Species Range
Common Names
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Walker (1852)