Western Red Quills
Scientific Names
| Match | Scientific Name |
 | Paraleptophlebia gregalis |
 | Heptagenia elegantula |
| Rhithrogena undulata |
Like most common names, "Western Red Quill" can refer to more than one taxon. For more detail click through to the scientific names.
Mayfly Species Paraleptophlebia gregalis
These are sometimes called Western Red Quills.
This species may produce heavy hatches, but it is not well-known in angling literature.
Mayfly Species Heptagenia elegantula
These are very rarely called Western Red Quills.
The spinner falls of this elegant species can be important to anglers across the West.
Mayfly Species Rhithrogena undulata
These are very rarely called Western Red Quills.
This is one of the two most common species of Rhithrogena.
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