"Great Olive Winged Drake"
Hexagenia limbata
burrowing mayfly nymph


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One of most important mayflies all across North
America.  Best populations in relatively cold lakes
& streams with firm bottoms.  Burrowing mayfly.
1 1/4".  Hatch June through September.  2 year cycle.
Major part of trout diet where found.

Other burrowing mayflies:
"Great Brown Drake", Great Dark Green Drake,
Green Drake

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