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Mayflies

 
 

Picture of a Coffinfly.

Coffinfly
Category: Mayfly
Similar to their Mayfly counterparts but are tipped with three tail filaments. They are further set apart by their dark-patterned (yet clear) wings. Like dragonflies, coffinflies are resident to slow or still water sources. Over 3,000 species of Mayf... READ MORE

Picture of a Giant Mayfly.

Giant Mayfly
Category: Mayfly
Giant Mayflies are common in the Eastern United States and can appear in large quantities in the summer months. They represent one of the largest Mayfly type insects in North America and dwell in and around water sources, laying their eggs in the wat... READ MORE

Picture of a Small Minnow Mayfly.

Small Minnow Mayfly
Category: Mayfly
Small Minnow Mayflies are a favorite among trout that await their surfacing only to gobble the Mayflies up in the process. As such, the Small Minnow Mayfly is the source of one of the more popular baits made by flyfishermen. Minnow Mayflies are attra... READ MORE

   

 

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