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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.

Dorsal view of a Sweltsa (Chloroperlidae) (Sallfly) Stonefly Nymph from the Yakima River in Washington
This species was fairly abundant in a February sample of the upper Yakima.
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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Millcreek
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Millcreek on Mar 6, 2015March 6th, 2015, 6:08 am EST
These are common in the Russian River and Mill Creek. They're usually
present from February through June. These were keyed out using Merritt, Cummins and Berg (2008).

The first few pictures were taken of specimens preserved in alcohol and they have lost most of their color. The pictures were taken to show some of the features which separate them from Brachycentrus and Micrasema spp.

Cases are approximately 15 mm long and larvae about 10 mm long. They're usually found on torrent sedge or algae laden rocks.
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Martinlf on Mar 6, 2015March 6th, 2015, 7:12 am EST
features which separate them from Brachycentrus and Micrasema spp.


Mark, could you elaborate, specifying those features? Also thanks again for the photos. Stunning.
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Millcreek on Mar 6, 2015March 6th, 2015, 8:51 am EST
Mark, could you elaborate, specifying those features?


Brachycentrus would have different legs, with a longer femora and a tibia with a prominent spur.

Micrasema would have the pronotal groove curving anteriorly, with the ends of the groove usually meeting the anterior margin.

Amiocentrus would have a shorter femora, a tibia without a prominent spur,
the ends of the pronotal groove not meeting the anterior margin and a mesonotal sa1 with a solitary setae on each side.
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Crepuscular on Mar 7, 2015March 7th, 2015, 2:09 am EST
Nice post Mark! I see a fair number of Micrasema here in PA. I love seeing your western bugs!
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Gutcutter on Mar 7, 2015March 7th, 2015, 4:48 am EST
Way cool! Great photos, as usual, Mark
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Millcreek on Mar 7, 2015March 7th, 2015, 5:10 am EST
Eric and Gutcutter-

Thanks, glad you enjoyed them.
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