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The claspers of this male Hexagenia atrocaudata mayfly spinner are highlighted in green.

Clasper: The claspers, also known as forceps, are a pair of appendages beneath the tip of the abdomen of male mayfly adults, which are used to grab onto the female while mating.) of this male Hexagenia atrocaudata mayfly spinner are highlighted in green.

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