» Order Ephemeroptera (Mayflies)
8 families (Acanthametropodidae, Ametropodidae, Arthropleidae, Behningiidae, Euthyplociidae, Oligoneuriidae, Palingeniidae, Pseudironidae)
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This is page 73 of specimens of Ephemeroptera. Visit the main Ephemeroptera page for:
- The behavior and habitat of Ephemeroptera.
- 67 underwater pictures of Ephemeroptera.
Pictures of 828 Mayfly Specimens:
Baetidae (Blue-Winged Olives) Mayfly Nymph
View 3 PicturesHere's a Baetid nymph close to hatching, with darkened wingpads. It's got dark bands on the tail at the middle and tip, a rounded, oval 7th gill, and gill veinlets (Veinlet: Short insect wing veins connecting the major longitudinal veins to the wing margin.) which are visible but not conspicuous.