Ephemera
Ephemera
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Ephemeroptera
- Suborder: Furcatergalia
- Infraorder: Scapphodonta
- Superfamily: Ephemeroidea
- Family: Ephemeridae
- Genus: Ephemera
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ephemera: //ɪˈfɛmərə//
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Summary
Ephemera is a genus of mayflies with 6 species in our area and over 50 species recognized globally. The name 'Ephemera' is derived from the Greek word for 'lasting only a day', reflecting the brief lifespan of these insects.
Distribution
Holarctic & Oriental, most diverse in Asia
Tags
- Ephemera
- mayflies
- Holarctic
- insecta
- ephemeroptera