Just looked in on the other thread and presume this is the same beastie? I've never seen one before, i was sat on the bank and she(?) just appeared on my leg.



Saw three airborne mays too

Cheers,


Graham

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Yep, I would say you got yourself a LBD there.

M

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That's it confirmed then by the forum nerd.
Nice photo Graham.
S.

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I was going to suggest 'Late March Brown' as a possible alternative; but I don't have my books with me. I understand they are very close but a millimetre or two smaller. Underbelly pattern unclear.

Ecdyonurus venosus versus Ecdyonurus torrentis

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Save the softmouth trout

Here is one from the river Tees just last week.

...one Large Brook Dun from Eastern Europe

MM
Good sharp photo

OB