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Information on mayflies (Ephemeroptera) for scientists and the layman.
http://www.famu.org/mayfly
An introduction to biology, classification, and ecology of mayflies, the Ephemeroptera.
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Gordon's Mayfly (Ephemeroptera) Page Mayflies are common insects found in almost all freshwater habitats, as well as some brackish ones. There are over 2 000 named species in 200 genera and 19 families. The adults are soft bodied insects with very short antennae, vestigial...Taxonomy of the mayflies, with a brief description and list of references, from Tree of Life.
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Redirect to New ToL page If you are not redirected automatically, please click the following link for the new page: New Tree of Life page....Mayfly research and resources at Purdue.
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Welcome to Mayfly Central Other sources of information The Mayflies of North America (last updated: July 19, 2005) The Mayflies of Central America (last updated: July 19, 2005) E-Mail Directory and Switchboard About Mayfly Central: Mayfly Central is a place, a program, and an...Information on hundreds of species, including distribution maps and county checklists.
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resour...e/distr/insects/mfly/mflyusa.htm
Introduction from John R. Meyer's Entomology class.
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Ephemeroptera Ephemeroptera is derived from the Greek ephemera meaning short-lived, and ptera meaning wings 160 This is a reference to the short lifespan of most adult mayflies. Classification Life History Ecology Distribution Physical Features Economic Importance Major Families Fact File Hot...Fact sheet on Hexagenia spp. from Ohio State University.
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Mayflies, HYG-2166-97 Huge swarms of adult mayflies, in recent years (1995-97 have become a nuisance by their presence in some communities along the western basin of Lake Erie. Most swarming occurs in late June and early July. Mayflies accumulate around lights, making...Stories, pictures, and videos of the mass emergence of shadflies (also known as mayflies, dunes, and dayflies) in North Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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Shadfly Dot Com The only shadfly site online Shadflies Galore and an Online Store Here are the steps for you to jig to! Read shadfly poetry Nugget Stories National Geographic Shadfly site SHADFLY CREDITS Seattle Golf This site is devoted to that rare insect, the Shadfly. We hope to feature information on the insect,...