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.
Option 1 | Option 2 |
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Hind wings absent | Hind wings present |
Body length 2–7 mm (hook sizes 20 & smaller) | Body length usually > 7 mm (hook sizes 18 & larger) |
Remaining families: Caenidae and Leptohyphidae | Remaining families: Ephemerellidae, Ephemeridae, and Leptophlebiidae |
5 Example Specimens | 5 Example Specimens |
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