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

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Pteronarcys californica

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

Mystery Creek # 256 in Idaho

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Ventral view of a Hydropsyche (Hydropsychidae) (Spotted Sedge) Caddisfly Larva from the Yakima River in Washington

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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 Baetis (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun Pictures

I found this female in the same area as a male with similar markings, probably of the same species.

Ruler view of a Female Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York The smallest ruler marks are 1 mm.

Dorsal view of a Female Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York

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

Female Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York

Ventral view of a Female Baetis (Baetidae) (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #43 in New York

This mayfly was collected from Mystery Creek #43 in New York on September 19th, 2006 and added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on October 4th, 2006.

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Posted by Martinlf on Dec 18, 2008

Last reply on Dec 19, 2008 by Martinlf

Casey, take a look at the underside of this bug.

Posted by Forell on Oct 16, 2008

Last reply on Oct 16, 2008 by Forell

absolutely amazing photos , they give me new look at size the hook and colour of this insect
Robert

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Female Baetis (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun Pictures

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Location: Mystery Creek #43, New York
Date: September 19th, 2006
Added to site: October 4th, 2006
Author: Troutnut

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