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Mayflies belong to the order Ephemeroptera (from the Greek εφημερος, ephemeros = "short-lived" (literally "lasting a day" "daily" or "day-long"). They are known for their extremely short life spans and emergence in large numbers in the summer months.
Urban garden.
order Ephemeroptera
Spotted on Feb 17, 2013
Submitted on Feb 17, 2013
4 Comments
Lovely!!
Amazing coloration! I love those orange eyes, Leana!
Such a sweet baby!
Very beautiful, almost like paintings.