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Mayfly

Ephemeroptera

Photo by Seema Swami
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Mayflies are aquatic insects whose immature stage (called "naiad" or, colloquially, "nymph") usually lasts one year in fresh water. The adults are short-lived, from a few minutes to a few days, depending on the species.

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PublishedDecember 8, 2013

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