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Mayfly
Family: Leptophlebiidae
-37.8931, 145.312
Field Notes
Description:
A small insect with a wing span of about 10 mm. Its front legs were held out in front like antennae. A small head supported two large close-set brown cup-shaped eyes. The wings were clear and the slim abdomen had two long thin cerci which the insect waved around persistently.
Habitat:
Spotted under bright lights near an underground stream.
Notes:
I am yet to work out the exact ID for this mayfly with fascinating eyes.
http://museumvictoria.com.au/discoverycentre/infosheets/mayflies-order-…
The nymphs of these insects are aquatic. Adults have a life span of a few hours to a couple of days, hence included in the Order Ephemeroptera - ephemeral lives !
Order: Ephemeroptera
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