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Immature mayflies are aquatic and are referred to as nymphs or naiads. In contrast to their short lives as adults, they may live for several years in the water. They have an elongated, cylindrical or somewhat flattened body that passes through a number of instars (stages), moulting and increasing in size each time.
The mature adult stage of Hexagenia limbata can be as much as 27 mm (1.1 in) long. The females tend to be slightly larger than the males but have smaller eyes. The forewings are long and membranous while the hind wings are much smaller and have dark margins. The tip of the abdomen bears two long cerci or tails. When the insect is at rest, the ...
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Ephemera danica can reach an imago size of 15–20 mm (0.6–0.8 in) in males, while females are larger, reaching 16–25 mm (0.6–1.0 in). This mayfly, with its characteristic markings and three tails ( Cerci ), is the most commonly seen of British Ephemeridae. Imago wings are translucent with dark veining, while in subimago they are dull and ...
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The adult Dolania americana has a pale brownish-purple body and membranous wings that are 10 to 13 mm (0.4 to 0.5 in) in length. The legs of both male and females are vestigial, thin and twisted, but appear to retain some function.
The mayflies hare returned to Lake Erie and are apparently so bad people have had to break out the heavy equipment to clean up. Here's what to know. Mayflies are swarming near Lake Erie.
Paraleptophlebia submarginata can reach a body length of about 9–12 mm (0.35–0.47 in). These mayflies have a very dark brown body, with a clear darker drawing on the back and transparent wings of about 12–14 mm (0.47–0.55 in), with evident ribs. The front wings are triangular and quite long, while the back wings are much smaller, about ...