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Hexes and Big Drakes

Scientific Name
MatchScientific Name
****Ephemeridae

This common name refers to only one family.

Mayfly Family Ephemeridae

These are pretty much always called Hexes and Big Drakes.
Several great superhatches come from this family. The Green, Yellow, and Brown Drakes all belong to the Ephemera genus. Hexagenia and Litobrancha contain the largest mayflies in North America and present tremendous fly fishing opportunities.
Hexagenia limbata (Hex) Mayfly NymphHexagenia limbata (Hex) Mayfly NymphView 9 Pictures
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Jun 8, 2005
Added May 26, 2006
Female Ephemera guttulata (Green Drake) Mayfly DunFemale Ephemera guttulata (Green Drake) Mayfly DunView 16 PicturesIt's about time I got a green drake on this site!
Region: Catskills
Collected Jun 1, 2007
Added Jun 4, 2007
Male Hexagenia atrocaudata (Late Hex) Mayfly SpinnerMale Hexagenia atrocaudata (Late Hex) Mayfly SpinnerView 12 Pictures
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Jul 24, 2005
Added Apr 15, 2006
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