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Research Project: Systematics of Beetles, Flies, Moths and Wasps with an Emphasis on Agricultural Pests, Invasive Species, Biological Control Agents, and Food Security

Location: Systematic Entomology Laboratory

Title: Ephemeral Wings by Eva Silverfine

Author
item Solis, Maria

Submitted to: American Entomologist
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/30/2023
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This is a wondrous story about a mayfly nymph named Maggie who is searching for great tasting algae to be able to produce the best eggs. Ephemeroptera, or mayflies, have nymphs or immatures that live entirely in water, then develop wings in two stages and lay many eggs. Mayfly adults have short life spans, 90 minutes to 3 days.