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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)
 See the comments for an interesting discussion of the identification of this dun.

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 »
Posted by GONZO on Jul 19, 2007
Last reply on Feb 25, 2008 by Troutnut
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.
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