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Mayfly, Mating Pair. - Leptophlebia - male - female
Copyright © 2013 Cape May Wren

Mayfly, Mating Pair. - Leptophlebia - Male Female
Belleplain State Forest, Cape May County, New Jersey, USA
March 20, 2012
Mayflies "dancing" along a dirt road in the woods. Incredible!!!
Contributed by Cape May Wren on 23 February, 2013 - 10:43am
Last updated 21 May, 2013 - 8:32am

Moved
Moved from Mayflies.
… Roger Rohrbeck, 23 February, 2013 - 1:16pm

Leptophlebia
Cape May Wren-

Nice. I believe this male and female imago pair to be of genus Leptophlebia, and probably L. cupida. However, I am placing them in the guide at genus level.
… Roger Rohrbeck, 23 February, 2013 - 1:16pm

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 23 February, 2013 - 11:30am

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