Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica
The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.
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Mayfly Species Heptagenia adaequata
There is no report of this rare species being important to anglers.
Species Range
Specimens of the Mayfly Species Heptagenia adaequata
1 Male Spinner
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Mayfly Species Heptagenia adaequata
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class
Insecta (Insects)
» Order
Ephemeroptera (Mayflies)
» Genus
Heptagenia
» Species adaequata
Species Range
Resources
- NatureServe
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
- Described by McDunnough (1924)