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Lateral view of a Female Hexagenia limbata (Ephemeridae) (Hex) Mayfly Dun from the Namekagon River in Wisconsin
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.

Ventral view of a Hydropsyche (Hydropsychidae) (Spotted Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington
With a bit of help from the microscope, this specimen keys clearly and unsurprisingly to Hydropsyche.
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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Hexatoma True Fly Larva Pictures

I'm not sure if this cranefly larva is in the genus Hexatoma or Limnophila, but the habitat suggests Hexatoma. Its coloring is iridescent, and I've never heard of that before. However, there is an insect virus genus Iridovirus which can infect craneflies and causes iridescence. It has not been reported in this region as far as I can tell, but perhaps it is the culprit. It makes for beautiful pictures.

Hexatoma (Limoniidae) True Fly Larva from Mongaup Creek in New York
Hexatoma (Limoniidae) True Fly Larva from Mongaup Creek in New York
Hexatoma (Limoniidae) True Fly Larva from Mongaup Creek in New York
Hexatoma (Limoniidae) True Fly Larva from Mongaup Creek in New York
Hexatoma (Limoniidae) True Fly Larva from Mongaup Creek in New York
Hexatoma (Limoniidae) True Fly Larva from Mongaup Creek in New York

This true fly was collected from Mongaup Creek in New York on April 19th, 2006 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on April 21st, 2006.


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Hexatoma True Fly Larva Pictures

Collection details
Location: Mongaup Creek, New York
Date: April 19th, 2006
Added to site: April 21st, 2006
Author: Troutnut
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