Mayfly Identification

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Sean266	September 6th, 2015, 1:29 pm
Maryland Posts: 2	I do not know much about mayflies. Can someone help identify the type here? As specific as possible please. I was in Ladysmith VA.

Millcreek	September 6th, 2015, 2:31 pm
Healdsburg, CA Posts: 356	Sean, As far as I can tell it's Hexagenia limbata. http://bugguide.net/node/view/559519 http://bugguide.net/node/view/156628


Sean266	September 6th, 2015, 2:59 pm
Maryland Posts: 2	Thanks!

PaulRoberts	September 7th, 2015, 8:51 am
Colorado Posts: 1776	Could it be Anthopotamus (formerly Potamanthus)?

Millcreek	September 7th, 2015, 10:06 am
Healdsburg, CA Posts: 356	Paul, Could be but the eyeball being dark on the bottom and lighter towards the top says Hexagenia as well as the overall coloration being darker.


Crepuscular	September 8th, 2015, 2:29 pm
Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 923	http://www.troutnut.com/topic/6738/AnthopotamusOne-of-my-most-favorite http://www.troutnut.com/topic/6741/Another-Anthopotamus Definitely Hexagenia

PaulRoberts	September 8th, 2015, 5:02 pm
Colorado Posts: 1776	Ah, yes. Sitting on a dark background has likely overexposed the fly.

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