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Mayfly (Ephemeroptera) -> Cloeon dipterum
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Posted on 18-05-2014 00:01
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Hi,
Yesterday I met this mayfly male with its impressive turbinate eyes and two long cerci. I thought of Cloeon, as I cannot see any hindwings; the wing venation, however, seems to fit Baetis better. There are still more genera that I do not know, so help is very appreciated!
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Cloeon dipterum, male imago
 
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Great - we finally got a Mayfly expert! I am delighted - thanks!
So might this be the female of Cloeon dipterum: https://diptera.i...d_id=13315?
 
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yes it is
 
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Thanks, Daan - I have much more mayflies in stock, so patient wait payed at last!
 
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