"Early Brown Quill"
Leptophlebia nebulosa
pronggill mayfly nymph


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One of the largest and earliest hatches on many
rivers.  Chestnut colored with pale olive mottling.
5/8ths".  One of most widely distributed mayflies.
Prefer quiet currents in rivers.  Emerge beginning
April (east) to June (west.)

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