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Large Mayfly (subimago) - Hexagenia - male
Copyright © 2005 Tony DiTerlizzi

Large Mayfly (subimago) - Hexagenia - Male
Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
June 8, 2005
Size: Body: ~2 cm
This was a very lare mayfly captured at our porch lights the night prior. It could be a subimago based on the discussion on Patrick's image.

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Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 9 June, 2005 - 9:01pm
Last updated 11 June, 2005 - 9:08pm

Looks very much like
Hexagenia limbata, a male subimago.
… Kerry S. Matz, 11 June, 2005 - 2:46pm

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