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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 Neureclipsis crepuscularis (Little Red Twilight Sedges)
Where & when
This species is common, but its activity is spread evenly over several months, weakening its importance considerably.In 109 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during June (25%), July (24%), May (20%), August (16%), September (8%), and April (6%).
In 26 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 3 to 4544 ft, with an average (median) of 850 ft.
Species Range
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References
- LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.
Caddisfly Species Neureclipsis crepuscularis (Little Red Twilight Sedges)
Species Range
Common Name
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by Walker (1852)