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.

My then-girlfriend, now-wife took this picture with my camera.

From Toughannock Creek in New York

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Dorsal view of a Tricorythodes (Leptohyphidae) (Trico) Mayfly Nymph from Mystery Creek #308 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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Chloroperlidae

Chloroperlidae (Sallfly) Stonefly Nymph

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Collected May 9, 2008 from the Chena River in Alaska

Added by Troutnut on April 20, 2011

Collected May 9, 2008 from the Chena River in Alaska and added by Troutnut on April 20, 2011

GONZO
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GONZO on Apr 27, 2011April 27th, 2011, 4:28 pm EDT

Hi Jason,

This is a chloroperlid. Among other traits, the tiny, asymmetrically inserted terminal segment of the maxillary palp is distinctive for this family.

The revamped site is cool. Nice work.

Best,
Lloyd

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