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Subimago Mayfly - Hexagenia limbata
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Subimago Mayfly - Hexagenia limbata
In Westwood - elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
June 14, 2006
I think this might be a subimago pre-adult mayfly of the genus Hexagenia. Thanks for any confirmation, or correction, and further ID help!
Contributed by Jim Moore on 16 August, 2010 - 2:07pm
Last updated 29 November, 2023 - 12:19am

Moved
Moved from Common Burrower Mayflies.
… Roger Rohrbeck, 17 August, 2010 - 3:30pm

Lloyd Gonzales comment:
This is a female Hexagenia limbata subimago.
… Roger Rohrbeck, 17 August, 2010 - 3:29pm

 
Thank you Roger & Lioyd!
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… Jim Moore, 17 August, 2010 - 9:52pm

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