Prong-gilled-mayfly
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Ameletus celer
Ameletus celer is a Nearctic species of mayfly in the family Ameletidae, described by McDunnough in 1934. As a member of the genus Ameletus, it belongs to a group of mayflies commonly known as the "prong-gilled mayflies" due to the distinctive forked structure of their gills. The species occurs in North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Leptophlebia nebulosa
prong-gilled mayfly
Leptophlebia nebulosa is a species of prong-gilled mayfly in the family Leptophlebiidae. It is found in North America. The species belongs to a group characterized by their forked or prong-like gills, a distinctive morphological feature of the family Leptophlebiidae.
Neoleptophlebia assimilis
Southeastern Prong-gilled Mayfly
Neoleptophlebia assimilis is a species of prong-gilled mayfly in the family Leptophlebiidae. It is known from the southeastern United States. The species belongs to a genus characterized by gills with divided, finger-like lobes. Mayflies in this family are typically associated with running water habitats and serve as important indicators of water quality.
Neoleptophlebia memorialis
Neoleptophlebia memorialis is a species of mayfly in the family Leptophlebiidae, originally described by Eaton in 1884. As a member of this family, it belongs to a group of mayflies commonly known as prong-gilled mayflies, characterized by their distinctive gill structures. The species is part of the genus Neoleptophlebia, which contains several North American species. Very few observations of this species have been recorded, suggesting it may be rare, geographically restricted, or underreported.
Neoleptophlebia mollis
soft prong-gilled mayfly
Neoleptophlebia mollis is a species of prong-gilled mayfly in the family Leptophlebiidae. The species was first described by Eaton in 1871. It belongs to a genus characterized by forked gills on abdominal segments, a trait reflected in the common name "prong-gilled mayfly." The specific epithet "mollis" (Latin for "soft") likely refers to some aspect of the species' morphology or texture.