"Dark Red Quill"
Rhithrogena impersonata
flatheaded mayfly nymph



A widely distributed species.  Typically
emerges from late May to the end of June.
3/8ths".  Clumsy swimmers.  Fish dead-drift.
Adults slate-winged with reddish, ringed body.
Close relative known as "Western Red Quill."

Other flatheaded mayflies:
"Light Cahill" , "March Brown",
"Quill Gordon"

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