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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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Stonefly Family Chloroperlidae (Sallfly)

These stoneflies, the "little yellows" and "little greens," are quite common Summer fauna. They are spread out in a mix between the different genera. The common name for them is Sallfly.

Where & when

In 215 records from GBIF, adults of this family have mostly been collected during May (31%), June (25%), April (20%), July (11%), and March (10%).

In 88 records from GBIF, this family has been collected at elevations ranging from 49 to 11201 ft, with an average (median) of 8579 ft.

Family Range

Hatching behavior

Time of day : Morning

Egg-Laying behavior

Time of day: Afternoon and evening

Specimens of the Stonefly Family Chloroperlidae

5 Female Adults
14 Adults
1 Male Adult
11 Nymphs

2 Streamside Pictures of Chloroperlidae Stoneflies:


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References

Stonefly Family Chloroperlidae (Sallfly)

Taxonomy
» Family Chloroperlidae (Sallflies)
7 genera (Alaskaperla, Bisancora, Plumiperla, Rasvena, Sasquaperla, Triznaka, and Utaperla) aren't included.
Family Range
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