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mayfly_3445.jpg - Mayfly nymph.  These insects are found in some vernal pools where they feed on the plant and animal detritus (decayed matter).  They emerge as a non-feeding adult which lives for only a few days with the sole purpose of mating and laying eggs for next year's nymphs.

Mayfly nymph. These insects are found in some vernal pools where they feed on the plant and animal detritus (decayed matter). They emerge as a non-feeding adult which lives for only a few days with the sole purpose of mating and laying eggs for next year's nymphs. Download
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