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.

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Lateral view of a Male Baetidae (Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly Dun from Mystery Creek #308 in Washington

This dun emerged from a mature nymph on my desk. Unfortunately its wings didn't perfectly dry out.

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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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Another mayfly from Spain: Epeorus sp.

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Isidro on Mar 11, 2008March 11th, 2008, 10:50 pm EDT

In this case, I'm completely sure about the genus. In Iberian Peninsula are cited three Epeorus species: E. alpicola, E. sylvicola and E. torrentium. Which one can be this insect?

Flying in small groups above a road, in high mountain, Benasque, Aragon, Spain, in the Pyrenees mountains, at 1400 meters high, in a zone with quick river of clean and cool water, with rocks and stones. All surrounded by pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest. Wingspan: about 25-30 mm.

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Shawnny3 on Mar 12, 2008March 12th, 2008, 12:15 pm EDT

I can't help you out, but I did want to mention how beautiful that first picture is. What wonderful color you captured.

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Isidro on Mar 16, 2008March 16th, 2008, 6:24 am EDT

I give it as impossible..??? :-( :-( :-(