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Field Notes

Description:

Mayfly nymph

Notes:

It has tusks, very odd to me

Species ID Suggestions

mayfly

Ephemeroptera

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Jeff Dreier
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Comments (2)
luteum stenonema
The forward tusks and gills are the key here. This appears to be (Potamanthus distinctus) mayfly larva.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2013

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