Mayflies
(Phylum Arthropoda, Class Insecta, Order Ephemeroptera)

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Mayfly Families:
Ameletid
| Small Minnow | Spiny Crawler | Flat-headed | Prong-gill


Ameletid Minnow Mayfly (Family Ameletidae)
Tolerance: moderate

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East Fork Lewis River
Lewisville Park
Fall 2003

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8 mm
East Fork Lewis River
Lewisville Park
Nov. 19, 2004

ameletid mayfly
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7 mm
East Fork Lewis River
Lewisville Park
Apr. 4, 2005

ameletid mayfly
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9 mm
East Fork Lewis River
Lewisville Park
Apr. 3, 2005

ameletid mayfly
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(12 mm)
East Fork Lewis River
Lewisville Park
Mar. 30, 2005

ameletid mayfly
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( mm)
East Fork Lewis River
Lewisville Park
Spring 2006

   

Note from author: Considerable effort has been made to be as accurate as possible in the identification of the organisms. While I am fairly confident of the ID (at least for the major taxon levels), I cannot guarantee complete accuracy. In particular, you will notice that some organisms are labeled with a (*). This indicates a probable classification based on general traits (shape, size and color) of the organism and location from which it was found. I do not possess the level of expertise nor did I conduct the kind of detailed inspection to provide a conclusive ID -- consider these efforts at classification as my "best guess" based on available information and, in some instance, outside assistance. (If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact me at the email address provided at the bottom of this page.)

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modified: 11/4/06