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Lateral view of a Male Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York
Blue-winged Olives
Baetis

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.

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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Baetis bicaudatus (BWO) Mayfly Nymph Pictures

Under the microscope, this one clearly has hind wingpads.

Ventral view of a Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Dorsal view of a Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington
Ruler view of a Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington The smallest ruler marks are 1 mm.
Baetis bicaudatus (Baetidae) (BWO) Mayfly Nymph from Chatter Creek in Washington

This mayfly was collected from Chatter Creek in Washington on June 3rd, 2022 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on June 4th, 2022.


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Baetis bicaudatus (BWO) Mayfly Nymph Pictures

Collection details
Location: Chatter Creek, Washington
Date: June 3rd, 2022
Added to site: June 4th, 2022
Author: Troutnut
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