Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica
The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.
Featured on the forum
Troutnut is a project started in 2003 by salmonid ecologist Jason "Troutnut" Neuswanger to help anglers and
fly tyers unabashedly embrace the entomological side of the sport. Learn more about Troutnut or
support the project for an enhanced experience here.
Male Paraleptophlebia bicornuta (Mahogany Dun) Mayfly Dun Pictures
You wonder sometimes how certain insects get their common names. This one is called the 'mahogany dun' for some unknown reason.
This mayfly was collected from the Touchet River in Washington on October 5th, 2011 and added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on October 6th, 2011.
Start a Discussion of Dun
Male Paraleptophlebia bicornuta (Mahogany Dun) Mayfly Dun Pictures
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class
Insecta (Insects)
» Order
Ephemeroptera (Mayflies)
» Species bicornuta (Mahogany Duns)
Collection details
Location: Touchet River, Washington
Date: October 5th, 2011
Added to site: October 6th, 2011
Author: Bnewell
Date: October 5th, 2011
Added to site: October 6th, 2011
Author: Bnewell