*It's a Hexagenia, I think. They are a pretty rare species of Mayfly, quite large. Nymphs hatch out in the dark. Also called a Yellow Drake.* * * *http://tinyurl.com/7yvwv62** * * * * * On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 3:41 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:
> Then it might be that "orange cahill" The one I came across was about > that size but had more orange in the tail, most likely because of eggs. > > > Jerry Caruso > "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia." > > ------------------------------ > Jerry: I see. Thanks. From the end of the tiny tails to his nose was > between 3"-3 1/2" I guess. Probably closer to 3". Chuck > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* [email protected] > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 06, 2012 5:23 AM > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Dragonfly on my lampshade > > Hey, Chuck: That's a mayfly. I'm not sure what kind. How big was it? > It seems a bit large for a Sulfur. Maybe it's what my Canadian friends > call an "Orange Cahill". I'm sure somebody on the list will know what it > is. > Jerry Caruso > "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia." > > ------------------------------ > Folks: Two days ago it was nice out so I opened the windows and doors. The > windows all have screens, but the front door don't. Well, I have an old > lamp beside the chair I sit in to read and I looked up and there was this > yellow/golden dragonfly (or is it a damsel fly???) sitting there watching > me read I guess LOL. I thought it was pretty neat, and I have never seen > one this color before that I can remember. I wish I could tie one that > looks this good. Chuck > > > > > Please see our fly fishing hand made furled leaders at: > > > http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/you_wear_it_well_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2433/5050 - Release Date: 06/05/12 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" > group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en > > VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
