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16 | 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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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.

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