Genus Caenis

Classification · Pronunciation · Explanation of Names · Numbers · Internet References

Ephemeroptera: Caenidae: Caenis tardata larva - Caenis tardata

Small Square-gilled Mayfly - Caenis - female

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class Insecta (Insects)

Order Ephemeroptera (Mayflies)

Family Caenidae (Small Squaregilled Mayflies)

Genus Caenis

Pronunciation

SEE-nis

Explanation of Names

Greek – most likely referring to mythology. Caenis was a young nymph raped by Poseidon and later turned into a man.

Numbers

Nomina Insecta Neartica lists 11 North American species.

Internet References

The Digital Key to Aquatic Insects of North Dakota has info on the nymphs.

USGS Mayflies of the US has distribution maps.

Aquatic Insects of Michigan has a key.

Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 16 March, 2006 - 10:29pm

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