Ephemera
Green Drakes
Species Guides
4- Ephemera blanda(common burrower mayfly)
- Ephemera guttulata(Eastern Green Drake)
- Ephemera simulans(Brown Drake)
- Ephemera varia(Yellow Drake)
Ephemera is a of mayflies in the Ephemeridae, commonly known as Green Drakes. These are relatively large mayflies found in freshwater across the Northern Hemisphere. The genus name derives from the Greek word for "lasting a day," reflecting the brief lifespan characteristic of mayflies. in this genus are important indicators of water quality and serve as significant food sources for fish and other aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ephemera: //ɪˈfɛmərə//
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Distribution
Northern Hemisphere
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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