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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Dragonfly Species Hagenius brevistylus (Dragonhunter)
Where & when
In 151 records from GBIF, adults of this species have mostly been collected during June (21%), August (21%), July (20%), September (18%), May (13%), and October (5%).
In 9 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 262 to 2723 ft, with an average (median) of 869 ft.
Species Range
Specimens of the Dragonfly Species Hagenius brevistylus
1 Nymph
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Dragonfly Species Hagenius brevistylus (Dragonhunter)
Species Range
Common Name
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by de Selys Longchamps, E. Synopsis des Gomphines. Bulletin de l'Académie royale de Belgique (Série 1): 21 (2): 23-112. (1854).