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Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana
Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

Dorsal view of a Sweltsa (Chloroperlidae) (Sallfly) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington
This species was fairly abundant in a February sample of the upper Yakima.
27" brown trout, my largest ever. It was the sub-dominant fish in its pool. After this, I hooked the bigger one, but I couldn't land it.
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Female Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly Dun Pictures

I collected this female dun with a male dun and a female spinner of the same species.

Ruler view of a Female Epeorus albertae (Heptageniidae) (Pink Lady) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington The smallest ruler marks are 1 mm.
Lateral view of a Female Epeorus albertae (Heptageniidae) (Pink Lady) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington
Dorsal view of a Female Epeorus albertae (Heptageniidae) (Pink Lady) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington
Ventral view of a Female Epeorus albertae (Heptageniidae) (Pink Lady) Mayfly Dun from the Cedar River in Washington

This mayfly was collected from the Cedar River in Washington on July 2nd, 2021 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on July 4th, 2021.


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Female Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly Dun Pictures

Collection details
Location: Cedar River, Washington
Date: July 2nd, 2021
Added to site: July 4th, 2021
Author: Troutnut
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