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Late Hexes

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***Hexagenia atrocaudata

This common name refers to only one species.

Mayfly Species Hexagenia atrocaudata

These are often called Late Hexes.
This species is slightly smaller than Hexagenia limbata and it occurs later in the year. It is only mentioned in passing by a few authors, but it can be locally important.
Female Hexagenia atrocaudata (Late Hex) Mayfly DunFemale Hexagenia atrocaudata (Late Hex) Mayfly DunView 14 PicturesI found this lone Hexagenia atrocaudata dun fluttering by herself on the surface of a small, still stretch of river one evening as I paddled home from fishing for smallmouths in the warm August weather.
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Aug 5, 2005
Added Apr 15, 2006
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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