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Mayfly Family Caenidae (Angler's Curses)

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Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Ephemeroptera (Mayflies)
» Family Caenidae (Angler's Curses)
Genus in CaenidaeNumber of SpecimensNumber of Pictures
BrachycercusAngler's Curses00
CaenisAngler's Curses925

2 genera aren't included.
Common Name
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***Angler's Curses
Pictures Below

This is page 2 of specimens of Caenidae. Visit the main Caenidae page for:

  • The behavior and habitat of Caenidae.

9 Mayfly Specimens in the Family Caenidae:

Specimen Page:12
Caenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphCaenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphView 4 PicturesI confirmed the identity of this nymph by looking at it under a microscope to be certain of the shape of its gills and head.
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Jan 31, 2004
Added Jan 25, 2006
Caenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphCaenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphView 2 PicturesI confirmed the identity of this nymph by looking at it under a microscope to be certain of the shape of its gills and head.
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Jan 31, 2004
Added Jan 25, 2006
Caenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphCaenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphView 3 PicturesI confirmed the identity of this nymph by looking at it under a microscope to be certain of the shape of its gills and head.
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Jan 31, 2004
Added Jan 25, 2006
Caenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphCaenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphView 3 PicturesThis interesting little Caenis nymph is way darker than any of the others I collected in January 2004, probably a different species. It also has shorter tails.
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Jan 31, 2004
Added Jan 25, 2006
Caenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphCaenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly NymphView 3 Pictures
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Feb 7, 2004
Added Jan 25, 2006
Caenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly DunCaenis (Angler's Curses) Mayfly DunView 1 Pictures
Region: Upper Midwest
Collected Aug 5, 2004
Added Jan 19, 2006
Specimen Page:12
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