Identifying Aquatic Insects
Identifying Aquatic Insects Mayfly (Order: Ephemeroptera) Habitat of Nymph: Fresh running water of ponds and streams. Habitat of Adult: Short lived flying insect that mates and then dies. Characteristics: Distinguished from other nymphs by seven pairs of gills along the abdomen. Oxygen is absorbed from water. Nymphs generally have three tails attached to the end [...]

