Salomone: Fish the dead bugs

Salomone: Fish the dead bugs

Mayflies emerge from the water after developing as an aquatic nymph over a period ranging from a couple of months up to a couple of years. There is a short window when these bugs carry wings. The first adult stage, called a dun, has wings but lacks the maturity to reproduce. Duns have opaque wings and are often noticed with an upright, sailboat appearance when they emerge. The duns fly away to molt again into adults ready for mating. These bugs,…