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Mayfly larva

Ephemeroptera

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Description:

Nymphs live in streams under rocks or in vegetation. The nymphs have paddle looking gills that don’t work for breathing. Six legs with three on both sides and it has two antenna and its dark brown. I can tell this is a Mayfly larva because it has six legs, three on either side. Its dark brown. Two antenna.

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PublishedDecember 17, 2018

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