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Dark brownish red mayfly with transparent wings, legs and "tails". White big eyes that is larger than the head itself. This one is less than 2cm, excluding its cerci.
Their larvae lives in streams and other fresh water bodies. Adults wander away to look for mates.
Fun Facts : Mayflies are known for their short life. More accurately, short adult lives. That is why they are also called the one-day fly. >>>Map accuracy : 200m diameter.
12 Comments
Dragon stance! lol!
Many Mayfly species here have big round eyes like that.
Looks like the eyes of a Barreleye fish isn't it.
I've never seen a Mayfly with eyes like that! Amazing.
Thank you all for your great comments.
Woww::
Thanks Arvin.
wow!
Thank you for your comments.
Great capture!
Amazing !!
Beauty...
Such big eyes! Nice spot Chun!