Drunella walkeri
(Eaton, 1884)
Small Blue-winged Olive
Drunella walkeri is a of spiny in the , commonly known as the Small -winged Olive among anglers. It is found in North America and is one of the mayfly species frequently imitated by fishermen. The species was first described by Eaton in 1884.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America; Nearctic region.
Human Relevance
This is significant to fishing enthusiasts, who imitate its and forms with artificial flies. The 'Small -winged Olive' reflects its importance as a hatch that anglers target.
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Taxonomic note
Drunella walkeri belongs to the 'spiny ' group within , characterized by their distinctive . The is part of a that includes other important angling mayflies such as Drunella grandis (Western Green Drake).
Fly fishing significance
The is mentioned in fishing literature as part of the hatches that trout feed on. Anglers use '-winged Olive' patterns to imitate this and similar small mayflies with olive bodies and gray-blue .