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.
This large species of Paraleptophlebia is one of the tusked group. Records indicate it is endemic to California where it fills the niche taken by Paraleptophlebia bicornuta in neighboring states. It usually hatches with the more common and very similar looking duns of Paraleptophlebia debilis.
Where & when
Time of year : Fall
This species is locally important in California only.