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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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Mayfly Species Ephemerella mucronata

Where & when

In 6 records from GBIF, adults of this species have been collected during April (33%), May (33%), September (17%), and March (17%).

In 271 records from GBIF, this species has been collected at elevations ranging from 7 to 4892 ft, with an average (median) of 1427 ft.

Species Range

Specimens of the Mayfly Species Ephemerella mucronata

1 Nymph

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References

Mayfly Species Ephemerella mucronata

Species Range
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