Mayfly Nymph

Ephemeroptera species

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Insects

Three-tailed nymph with feathery gills, clinging under riffle stones.

Field facts
HabitatClean riffles and stony runs
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round; hatches May to July
StatusSecure; clean-water indicator (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesStonefly nymphs, Damselfly nymphs

Field note: Adults live a day or two, do not feed, and mate in swarming columns.

Lesson
Watching responsibly

Their presence grades water quality; keep silt and runoff out.

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