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Speckled Dun Mayfly

Callibaetis pretiosus

Description:

This is one of the Small Minnow Mayflies (Family Baetidae). It's an adult female. This species has a distinct wing pattern.

Habitat:

This one was attracted to a porch light in the midlands of South Carolina (Edgefield County).

Notes:

Confirmed on BugGuide.net. The species is ecologically important to trout.

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KenCheeks
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KenCheeks

South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Mar 17, 2012
Submitted on Feb 22, 2013

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