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Mayfly Species Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady)

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This is one of the two most common Western species of Epeorus, and its spinner falls can be important.  

Where & When


Region: West

Time Of Year (?): July through August

Preferred Waters: Slower than other mountain Epeorus species

Altitude: 5,000 to 6,000 feet

Hatching Behavior


Water Temperature: Warmer than other Western Epeorus species
The Epeorus albertae emergence is usually too sparse to be important.

Spinner Behavior


Time Of Day: Early morning or late afternoon/evening

These are the most fishable events produced by Epeorus albertae.

Nymph Biology


Current Speed: Fast



Pictures of 9 Mayfly Specimens in the Species Epeorus albertae:

Specimen Page:12
Male Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly SpinnerMale Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly Spinner View 14 Pictures
Collected July 11, 2017 from the North Fork Stillaguamish River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on July 12, 2017
Female Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly DunFemale Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly Dun View 7 Pictures
Collected July 11, 2017 from the North Fork Stillaguamish River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on July 12, 2017
Female Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly SpinnerFemale Epeorus albertae (Pink Lady) Mayfly Spinner View 4 Pictures
Collected July 11, 2017 from the North Fork Stillaguamish River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on July 12, 2017
Specimen Page:12

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