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Armored Mayflies

Scientific Name
MatchScientific Name
****Baetiscidae

This common name refers to only one family.

Mayfly Family Baetiscidae

These are pretty much always called Armored Mayflies.
The mayflies of this family are known mostly for their curious shapes, but they can create excellent spinner falls, too. Read about Baetisca, the only genus in this family, for details.
Baetisca obesa (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly NymphBaetisca obesa (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly NymphView 10 Pictures
Region: Catskills
Collected May 6, 2007
Added May 10, 2007
Female Baetisca laurentina (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly DunFemale Baetisca laurentina (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly DunView 7 Pictures
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Jun 5, 2005
Added May 25, 2006
Female Baetisca laurentina (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly SpinnerFemale Baetisca laurentina (Armored Mayfly) Mayfly SpinnerView 9 Pictures
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Jun 1, 2005
Added May 25, 2006
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