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Black Quill Mayfly

Leptophlebia cupida

Photo by Meredith.M.
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Field Notes

Description:

A mayfly that emerged while sorting through benthic samples

Species ID Suggestions

Black Quill Mayfly

Leptophlebia cupida
Jellis
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Comments (2)
luteum stenonema
I agree with (Leptophlebia cupida) the head shape is correct. I have collected this mayfly in Ontario.
valgaavmiko
Mayfly, Order Ephemeroptera. I can't get a handle on which family it is because I can't see the wing veins clearly since they aren't spread but I'm pretty sure it's Ephemeridae because of the hindwing shape. The only other family it could be would be Leptophlebiidae and I'm not familiar with Canadian mayflies to be able to do ID without veins. Hope this helps!
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PublishedOctober 23, 2013

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