General Description

Body usually has three tails (cerci) at the tip of the abdomen, through in some species the central one may be reduced or lost. Eyes circular. Two pairs of wings. Short antennae. Up to 2 cm long.

Biology

Mayflies live for a few days, sometimes only hours. They can mate in mid-air, with the male using his front legs to grasp the flying female. They do not feed.

Distribution

Mainland Australia (except Western Australia) and Tasmania.

Habitat

Near still or slow-flowing water.

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