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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) » Pisciforma » Combmouthed Minnow Mayflies (Ameletidae) » Ameletus
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Mayfly nymph ID requested - Ameletus
Copyright © 2012 Jay Cossey

Mayfly nymph ID requested - Ameletus
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada
August 7, 2008
Can anyone narrow down the ID on this cool aquatic nymph for me? That was a memorable afternoon, playing in a crystal clear mountain stream at Waterton Lakes. I found a small pocket of still water off to the side that was teeming with life. I don't know much about these aquatic creatures, but would love to learn! Wish I was there right now. :-)
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Contributed by Jay Cossey on 10 February, 2012 - 11:34am
Last updated 10 February, 2012 - 8:40pm

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Moved from Mayflies.
… Roger Rohrbeck, 10 February, 2012 - 8:40pm login or register to post comments

Ameletus
Jay-

Your mayfly nymph is of family Ameletidae and genus Ameletus, which is represented by (14) species reported from AB. Although I'm not sure which species, it's so distinctly patterned, that I may be able to identify it to species, at least once I find the time to do so. However for now, I'll place it in the guide at genus level. Incidentally, I would certainly second V's compliment, as you've captured a great photo of an exceptionally beautiful mayfly nymph.
… Roger Rohrbeck, 10 February, 2012 - 8:37pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
… Jay Cossey, 11 February, 2012 - 11:30am login or register to post comments

baetid, i suppose; moved for expert attention -- lovely shot!!
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 10 February, 2012 - 12:32pm login or register to post comments

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