MAYFLY NYMPH

 Brush-legged Mayfly Nymph

 Flat headed Mayfly Nymph

 Burrowing Mayfly Nymph

 *mature larvae measures up to 3/4 inch in length

*have 2 or 3 tails

*tiny hairs growing on the inner of the front legs help to filter food into their mouth

*have a slender antennae

 

*measures up to 3/4 and inch in length

*plate like gills are found on the abdominal section

*colors range from dark brown to yellow, and you can find bands of yellow and brown on their legs

*can be found clinging to rocks

*eat algae and other organic material

 *measures up to 1 inch in length

*3 tails

*curved tusks that protrude from the head

*unnoticeable dorsal gills that are found on the abdominal segments

*can be found burrowing in in sand rivers or ponds

Sensitive Indicator Species
 Water Penny

Gilled Snail

Stonefly Nymphs

Mayfly Nymphs

Dobsonfly Larva

Caddisfly Larvae

Riffle Beetle