General Description
Body flattened with plate-like gills on the side of the abdomen. Top (dorsal) surface of body has a dark pattern. Up to 2 cm long.
Biology
These nymphs feed by scraping algae from the surface of submerged rocks.
Distribution
Eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Underside of rocks in flowing water, including in upland streams.
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Brief Id
Flat body, plate-like gills on abdomen, dark pattern on body.
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Diet
Herbivore
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Diet Categories
Algae
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Scientific Author
Campbell & Suter, 1988
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Common Name
Mayfly nymph
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Other Names
Mayfly
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