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Mayfly, Juvenile - Leptophlebia
Copyright © 2004 Tony DiTerlizzi

Mayfly, Juvenile - Leptophlebia
Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
April 28, 2004
This mayfly nymph was collected by my friend, entomologist Faith Deering, from an 8 ft. vernal pond and photographed by me.

Faith collected quite a few water insects, which I'll be sure to post here.
Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 1 May, 2004 - 6:53am
Last updated 3 November, 2005 - 9:04pm

Leptophlebia
Tony-

Gills look to me like those of Leptophlebia. What did Faith Deering say?
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… Roger Rohrbeck, 31 October, 2005 - 7:21pm

 
Thanks Roger,
Faith didn't say, however L. cupida has been photographed in the area both by me and Tom...
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 3 November, 2005 - 9:06pm

Leptophlebiidae, maybe
The overall appearence suggests the family. The details of gill structure is required to get much deeper.
… Kerry S. Matz, 25 March, 2005 - 10:51am

 
Thanks Kerry,
I'll move it there for now until we hear otherwise:)
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 27 July, 2005 - 6:06am

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