"Great Summer Drake"
Siphlonurus occidentalis
primitive minnow mayfly nymph


Largest of the mayflies on western rivers.
13/16ths".  Emerge late July into October.
Rocky Mountains west to California;
New Mexico to British Columbia.  Also
known as Grey Drake.  Usually occur in
lentic (lake) environments, though egg-
laying is in flowing water.

Other primitive minnow mayflies:
"Great Leadwing Drake"

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