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mayfly sometime live in wood but people usually don't see it it live in North America
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How can mayflies tell us about water pollution?
The more mayflies there are, the less polluted the water is, because mayflies canonly live in clean freshwater. Dirty water will drown mayflies.
How long does a Mayfly live?
'Everyone knows' that mayflies live for a day, but it's longer than that. They can live from a day to a week, and fly throughout the summer - not just in May - and they are not technically 'flies'. Flies belong in the order Diptera, while mayflies belong in the order Ephemeroptera.
What is a mayflies' habitat?
Most mayflies live in Texas. They prefer to live in lakes or ponds that is oxygen rich.
What insects live in a pond?
Water bugs,Mayflies,and Water Scorpions.
How long is a fly's lifespan?
On average, in the wild, 10-25 days. Some species, such as fruit flies and mayflies, live up to 1 day.
How much babies can mayflies have?
About 25-50 babies in the 24 hours they live.
When do mayflies appear?
In MAY MAYFLIES COM OUT
What eats mayflies?
Mayflies are an important food source for fish and other bug-eating wildlife. In most areas where Mayflies live, they are plentiful. They tend to reproduce near clean, unpolluted waters, so they may signal that fish from that stream is safe to eat.
Are mayflies consumers?
Both, but it depends on what stage it is in. As a nymph it consumes algae and diatoms. As a last stage adult, it consumes nothing--the mouth is vestigial and digestive system is inflated with air.
When was The Mayflies USA created?
The Mayflies USA was created in 1997.
Why do mayflies live such a short time on land?
because they have an accute sense of smell which eventually kills them
Do mayflies sleep?
Nope, Mayflies do not sleep in their short 2 day lifespan.
