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Mayfly Family Leptophlebiidae (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns)

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Genus in LeptophlebiidaeNumber of SpecimensNumber of Pictures
LeptophlebiaBlack Quills and Blue Quills2091
ParaleptophlebiaBlue Quills & Mahogany Duns35141

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This is page 4 of specimens of Leptophlebiidae. Visit the main Leptophlebiidae page for:

  • The behavior and habitat of Leptophlebiidae.
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Pictures of 55 Mayfly Specimens in the Family Leptophlebiidae:

Specimen Page:1...345...7
Female Leptophlebia (Black Quills and Blue Quills) Mayfly SpinnerFemale Leptophlebia (Black Quills and Blue Quills) Mayfly Spinner View 6 PicturesI collected this specimen along with a female dun of the same species. Unfortunately it's not in very good shape.

After poking at it for a while under a microscope with a good scientific key in hand, I'm pretty sure this is either Leptophlebia cupida or Leptophlebia nebulosa. I can't tell which.
Collected May 9, 2007 from Factory Brook in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on May 18, 2007
Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns) Mayfly NymphParaleptophlebia (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns) Mayfly Nymph View 6 Pictures
Collected February 7, 2004 from unknown in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Female Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns) Mayfly DunFemale Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns) Mayfly Dun View 6 Pictures
Collected September 5, 2006 from the Neversink River in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on October 3, 2006
Female Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns) Mayfly DunFemale Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns) Mayfly Dun View 4 PicturesI really hoped to catch some good blue quill specimens on this trip, but they are very fragile mayflies and this one was in the best condition of the few that I caught after I drove them home to my camera. It may not be pretty, but you get an idea of the size/shape/color anyway.
Collected April 19, 2006 from the Beaverkill River in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on April 21, 2006
Female Leptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly SpinnerFemale Leptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly Spinner View 3 PicturesI'm not positive of the collection date on this one, so I'm guessing.
Collected May 20, 2004 from unknown in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Leptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly NymphLeptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly Nymph View 3 Pictures
Collected February 5, 2004 from the Bois Brule River in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Female Leptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly SpinnerFemale Leptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly Spinner View 3 PicturesI'm not positive of the collection date on this one, so I'm guessing.
Collected May 20, 2004 from unknown in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Leptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly NymphLeptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly Nymph View 2 Pictures
Collected March 1, 2004 from the West Fork of the Chippewa River, Headwaters in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
Female Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns) Mayfly DunFemale Paraleptophlebia (Blue Quills & Mahogany Duns) Mayfly Dun View 3 Pictures
Collected May 7, 2005 from the Beaverkill River in New York
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on May 16, 2006
Leptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly NymphLeptophlebia cupida (Black Quill) Mayfly Nymph View 3 Pictures
Collected March 1, 2004 from the West Fork of the Chippewa River, Headwaters in Wisconsin
Added to Troutnut.com by Troutnut on January 25, 2006
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