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DSCF1128GIRO - Hexagenia limbata - female
Copyright © 2009 Dick Wilson

DSCF1128GIRO - Hexagenia limbata - Female
Bay Center 98527 Willapa, Pacific County, Washington, USA
August 24, 2009
Size: Body length ~33mm
Came to porch light.
Graph paper 1/4 inch or 6.35mm squares.
Contributed by Dick Wilson on 24 August, 2009 - 12:49pm
Last updated 17 September, 2009 - 5:12pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 17 September, 2009 - 5:11pm

Giant burrowing mayfly
This is a female Hexagenia limbata subimago. This transcontinental species is the only Hexagenia found in the Northwest.
… Lloyd Gonzales, 24 August, 2009 - 1:11pm

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