"Great Dark Green Drake"
Hexagenia recurvata
burrowing mayfly nymph



Largest mayfly in America.  1 3/8ths".  Cold water
species, primarily in the north.  Emerge late May to
late June.  Rivers, streams, ponds & lakes.  Often a
major contributor to benthos where found.

Other burrowing mayflies:
"Great Olive Winged Drake" , Great Brown Drake,
Green Drake

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