The ratio of segment lengths on the tarsus of this dun is a helpful identifying characteristics.  Male Nixe inconspicua Mayfly Dun from the East Branch of the Delaware River in New York
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The ratio of segment lengths on the tarsus (

The tarsus of this Isonychia bicolor mayfly spinner is highlighted in red.
The tarsus of this Isonychia bicolor mayfly spinner is highlighted in red.
Tarsus: The often multi-segmented outer leg section of an insect, which attached to the tibia.) of this dun is a helpful identifying characteristics.
Male Nixe inconspicua Mayfly Dun from the East Branch of the Delaware River in New York

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