This wonky little fellow is Callibaetis floridanus, a species of small minnow mayfly without a common name found almost exclusively in Florida and southern Georgia. It is one of only a few mayfly species whose nymphs (which are aquatic) can survive in partial saltwater as well as fresh water. Mayflies are the most primitive group…
Tag: mayfly
Burrowing Mayfly
One of New Orleans, Louisiana’s many mayflies — this one is perched on the Cafe du Monde.