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Small Mayflies (Nymph)

Callibaetis

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Field Notes

Description:

The Small Mayfly nymph is tiny. They have forked tails, are flattened and streamlined. They occur in various aquatic habitats. This mayfly is a swimmer. Prominent gills help them swim

Habitat:

Slow-water dweller. River

Reference Links:

http://www.dep.wv.gov/wwe/getinvolved/sos/documents/benthic/british_mayflykey.p…

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