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Eastern Brown Drakes

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*Ephemera simulans


This common name refers to only one species.

Mayfly Species Ephemera simulans

These are very rarely called Eastern Brown Drakes.
The Brown Drakes are a favorite hatch of many in the Midwest, and they make a good showing on localized waters across the country. They are usually the first in a series of big drakes which bring large trout to the surface at twilight and into the early hours of the night.
Ephemera simulans (Brown Drake) Mayfly NymphEphemera simulans (Brown Drake) Mayfly Nymph View 7 Pictures
Collected June 5, 2005 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on May 25, 2006
Male Ephemera simulans (Brown Drake) Mayfly DunMale Ephemera simulans (Brown Drake) Mayfly Dun View 2 Pictures
Collected July 11, 2009 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on June 27, 2011
Male Ephemera simulans (Brown Drake) Mayfly SpinnerMale Ephemera simulans (Brown Drake) Mayfly Spinner View 7 Pictures
Collected June 2, 2005 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on May 24, 2006
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