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Little Western Blue-Winged Olives

Scientific Name
MatchScientific Name
**Attenella margarita

This common name refers to only one species.

Mayfly Species Attenella margarita

These are sometimes called Little Western Blue-Winged Olives.
This species is widespread throughout the West. In the localized patches where it is abundant, it can be an important hatch.
Female Attenella margarita (Little Western Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly DunFemale Attenella margarita (Little Western Blue-Winged Olive) Mayfly DunView 6 PicturesI found this dun unusually late in the year for anything in the Ephemerellidae family in the East. It's also small for that family.
Region: Catskills
Collected Sep 4, 2006
Added Oct 3, 2006
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