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Baetis
Tiny Baetis mayflies are perhaps the most commonly encountered and imitated by anglers on all American trout streams due to their great abundance, widespread distribution, and trout-friendly emergence habits.
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This species was fairly abundant in a February sample of the upper Yakima.
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Caddisfly Species Chyranda centralis (Pale Western Stream Sedges)
Where & when
This is a common species across the West.In 45 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during August (51%), July (33%), June (7%), and September (7%).
In 51 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 156 to 11201 ft, with an average (median) of 6726 ft.
Species Range
Egg-Laying behavior
Time of day: Evening
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References
- LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.
Caddisfly Species Chyranda centralis (Pale Western Stream Sedges)
Species Range
Common Names
Resources
- NatureServe
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Banks (1900)