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Flatheaded Mayfly

Maccaffertium modestum / rubromaculatum

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Small mayflly with a translucent abdomen, light brown coloration on thorax and legs. Identified by an expert.

Habitat:

Campground with a freshwater pond and temperate forest.

Reference Links:

Genus Maccaffertium - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

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luteum stenonema
Maccaffertium modestum / rubromaculatum spiracular spot on the 8th tergite

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PublishedOctober 23, 2015

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