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Armored Mayflies

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****Baetiscidae


This common name refers to only one family.

Mayfly Family Baetiscidae

These are pretty much always called Armored Mayflies.
The mayflies of this family are known mostly for their curious shapes, but they can create excellent spinner falls, too. Read about Baetisca, the only genus in this family, for details.
Baetisca obesa (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly NymphBaetisca obesa (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly Nymph View 12 Pictures
Collected May 6, 2007 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on May 10, 2007
Female Baetisca laurentina (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly DunFemale Baetisca laurentina (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly Dun View 7 Pictures
Collected June 5, 2005 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on May 25, 2006
Female Baetisca laurentina (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly SpinnerFemale Baetisca laurentina (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly Spinner View 9 Pictures
Collected June 1, 2005 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on May 24, 2006
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