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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This dun emerged from a mature nymph on my desk. Unfortunately its wings didn't perfectly dry out.
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Dixa True Fly Larva Pictures
This true fly was collected from Mystery Creek #249 in Washington on July 25th, 2019 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on July 27th, 2019.
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This appears to be Dixa sp.
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Posted by Creno on Aug 7, 2019
Last reply on Aug 8, 2019 by Jmd123
I checked with Greg Courtney and this appears to be a Dixa larva.
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Dixa True Fly Larva Pictures
Collection details
Location: Mystery Creek #249, Washington
Date: July 25th, 2019
Added to site: July 27th, 2019
Author: Troutnut
Date: July 25th, 2019
Added to site: July 27th, 2019
Author: Troutnut