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Mayfly

Maccaffertium vicarium

Photo by drP
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Field Notes

Description:

I found this on a bladdernut leaflet (Staphylea trifolia) near Natural Bridge, Virginia.

Reference Links:

Genus Maccaffertium - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
drP
Thanks for the ID confirmation, luteum! I really appreciate it!
drP
Definitely crazy eyes. This is the only time I've seen a mayfly like this. If the bladdernut hadn't been in bloom, I'd have missed it.
drP
It sure does. And as you can see from the different views, it looks as if they follow you.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2013

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