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Mayfly Genus Brachycercus (Angler's Curses)

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» Genus Brachycercus (Angler's Curses)
Species in BrachycercusNumber of SpecimensNumber of Pictures
Brachycercus lacustrisAngler's Curse00
Brachycercus nitidusAngler's Curse00
Brachycercus prudensAngler's Curse00

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***Angler's Curses
These mayflies usually live in water too warm for trout (even moreso than Caenis) but a few trout streams have populations.  

Where & When


Preferred Waters: Lakes and slow, warm rivers


Hatching Behavior


Time Of Day (?): Morning


Nymph Biology


Current Speed: Slow

Substrate: Silt

Environmental Tolerance: Prefer warm water




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