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Hexagenia limbata (Hex) Mayfly Dun Pictures



 This species is very abundant in Flathead and Whitefish Lakes with a smaller population in lakes of the Swan River Drainage, and a few in Lake McDonald in Glacier Park. This species usually emerges along with Ephemera simulans.

This mayfly was collected from Flathead Lake on July 31st, 2010 and added to Troutnut.com on June 29th, 2011.

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Hexagenia limbata (Hex) Mayfly Dun from Flathead Lake in Montana
AuthorBnewell
CameraNIKON D300
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Hexagenia limbata (Hex) Mayfly Dun from Flathead Lake in Montana
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