Ephemerella needhami (Little Dark Hendrickson) Mayfly Dun Pictures
Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Ephemeroptera (Mayflies)
» Family Ephemerellidae (Hendricksons, Sulphurs, PMDs, BWOs)
» Genus Ephemerella (Hendricksons, Sulphurs, PMDs)
» Species needhami (Little Dark Hendrickson)
This mayfly was collected from the Catskills on June 1st, 2007 and added to Troutnut.com on June 4th, 2007.
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Stumped! 8 Replies »
Jason,
I've looked at this specimen several times since you first posted it and still have no guesses as to genus or species. I think what throws me most is the pale color of the wings. Somehow, I don't think this is Serratella--it seems too large (especially for a male), and the "S" with which I'm familiar have very dark wings. But then, the E. needhami I've seen also had darker wings. I thought I'd call attention to it in the hope that someone might be able to offer some insight and, perhaps, clear up the mystery.
ReplyI've looked at this specimen several times since you first posted it and still have no guesses as to genus or species. I think what throws me most is the pale color of the wings. Somehow, I don't think this is Serratella--it seems too large (especially for a male), and the "S" with which I'm familiar have very dark wings. But then, the E. needhami I've seen also had darker wings. I thought I'd call attention to it in the hope that someone might be able to offer some insight and, perhaps, clear up the mystery.
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