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Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana
Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.
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Caddisfly Species Himalopsyche phryganea (Green Sedges)

Where & when

Preferred waters: Small streams

This is the only American species of Himalopsyche, but it can be common in the Pacific Northwest.

In 4 records from GBIF, adults of this species have been collected during June (50%) and April (50%).

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References

  • LaFontaine, Gary. 1981. Caddisflies. The Lyons Press.

Caddisfly Species Himalopsyche phryganea (Green Sedges)

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