Ephemeridae
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Ephemeridae is a family of mayflies with about 150 described species found throughout the world except Australia and Oceania.[1]
Description
Ephemerids are generally quite large mayflies (up to 35 mm) with either two or three very long tails. Many species have distinctively patterned wings.[2] They breed in a wide range of waters, usually requiring a layer of silt as the nymphs have strong legs which are adapted for burrowing (the group is sometimes known as burrowing mayflies). The nymphs are largely carnivorous and collect their food either through predation or scavenging.
Genera
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility[1] includes:
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- Denina Template:Au
- Eatonica Template:Au
- Eatonigenia Template:Au
- Ephemera Template:Au
- Hexagenia Template:Au
- Litobrancha Template:Au
- Parabaetis Template:Au
- Pentagenia Template:Au
- Phthartus Template:Au
References
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- ↑ a b Global Biodiversity Information Facility: Family Ephemeridae (retrieved 7 April 2024)
- ↑ Chinery, Michael (1986) Collins Guide to the Insects of Britain and Western Europe (Reprinted 1991)
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- McGavin, George C. Insects and Spiders 2004
See also
External links
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