Seratella nymphs

[Mark Melton]

These photos are of Serratella micheneri and Seratella levis. Both were collected in the Russian River from late March to late August. They were usually found in fairly fast water on large cobbles. They range in size from 5-7 mm excluding cerci. Some information on the species can be found here;

http://www.ephemeroptera-galactica.com/pubs/pub_a/puballenr1963p583.pdf

Serratella micheneri male


Serratella micheneri males


Serratella micheneri female


Serratella levis male


Serratella levis male


Serratella levis female


Serratella levis female


Serratella levis male and female

 

[tkww]

The striping/variegation on the legs and tails is really amazing. Great shots as always.

 

[James St. Clair]

These photos are of Serratella micheneri and Seratella levis. Both were collected in the Russian River from late March to late August. They were usually found in fairly fast water on large cobbles. They range in size from 5-7 mm excluding cerci. Some information on the species can be found here;

http://www.ephemeroptera-galactica.com/pubs/pub_a/puballenr1963p583.pdf

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Serratella micheneri male

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Serratella micheneri males

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Serratella micheneri female

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Serratella levis male

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Serratella levis male

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Serratella levis female

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Serratella levis female

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Serratella levis male and female

This is the mayfly that warrants the purchase of coq de leon and/or Brahma hne saddles in all the colors!

 

[Tom Butler]

This is the mayfly that warrants the purchase of coq de leon and/or Brahma hne saddles in all the colors!

Yes, but I think with a hare's mask and partridge skin there is enough resemblance a trout can imagine (impressionism) they are seeing any of the nymphs @Mark Melton has been kind enough to share with us. I used to figure the hares ear was a caddis, but the more I see of Mark's images, the more confidence I get they can see a mayfly as well. Close enough in the tumbling, moderately pressured waters I fish, to trigger a strike before it gets away.

 

[James St. Clair]

Yes, but I think with a hare's mask and partridge skin there is enough resemblance a trout can imagine (impressionism) they are seeing any of the nymphs @Mark Melton has been kind enough to share with us. I used to figure the hares ear was a caddis, but the more I see of Mark's images, the more confidence I get they can see a mayfly as well. Close enough in the tumbling, moderately pressured waters I fish, to trigger a strike before it gets away.

Yes, hare and partridge work just the same, but I sure do love the mottling on those Brahma and Cog de Leon hen saddles from Whiting.

I think those flies could be either a caddis or a mayfly. I was thinking about that the other day, especially with that Duracell Jig I posted in the perdigon thread. I was wondering what they thought the tail was on that fly if they are taking it as a caddis. I thought maybe it looked like the long antannea that many caddis pupa have. This thought was prompted by a heavy grannom hatch taking place that day, and the Duracell Jig catching a fish on literally every cast.

Should be able to see them flying upstream in this picture.

 

[Tom Butler]

Yes, hare and partridge work just the same, but I sure do love the mottling on those Brahma and Cog de Leon hen saddles from Whiting.

I think those flies could be either a caddis or a mayfly. I was thinking about that the other day, especially with that Duracell Jig I posted in the perdigon thread. I was wondering what they thought the tail was on that fly if they are taking it as a caddis. I thought maybe it looked like the long antannea that many caddis pupa have. This thought was prompted by a heavy grannom hatch taking place that day, and the Duracell Jig catching a fish on literally every cast.

Should be able to see them flying upstream in this picture.
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That is a beautiful place. I would imagine that each of us also has a way we hold our tongue when presenting our favorites that also comes into play.

 

[FinLuver]

Yes, hare and partridge work just the same, but I sure do love the mottling on those Brahma and Cog de Leon hen saddles from Whiting.

I think those flies could be either a caddis or a mayfly. I was thinking about that the other day, especially with that Duracell Jig I posted in the perdigon thread. I was wondering what they thought the tail was on that fly if they are taking it as a caddis. I thought maybe it looked like the long antannea that many caddis pupa have. This thought was prompted by a heavy grannom hatch taking place that day, and the Duracell Jig catching a fish on literally every cast.

Should be able to see them flying upstream in this picture.
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Ya got spots on your lens…