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May 13, 2024 · While the adult stage of a mayfly does tend to have a short life, this is just a small part of the creature’s actual lifespan. Depending on the species, a mayfly might live for several months ...
Jan 29, 2018 · Nat Geo WILD. 5.41M subscribers. Subscribed. 2.3K. 185K views 6 years ago. At the bottom of the Mississippi River, mayfly larvae erupt out of the mud and head towards the surface. Subscribe: http...
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Millions of mayflies swarmed the Country Food Mart in Liberty Texas, on Tuesday July 11, 2019. This video was taken by Bluebonnet News Editor Vanesa Brashier.
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The thorax and the abdomen of mayflies are bare and often shiny. Legs vary in size, with the front legs the longest and held forward when at rest. Body color varies with species, including yellow, green, white and black. Adults and immatures are quite delicate.
- House Fly (Musca domestica) Measure about 4 – 7.5 mm in body length. They are a great nuisance in homes, restaurants, and hotels.
- Common Fruit Flies (Drosophila melanogaster) They are about 3mm in body length. They have a short lifespan. Mostly found where there are decaying or rotten fruits or vegetables.
- Horse Fly (Tabanidae spp.) Large and about 1 inch in length. Black or dark-brown body coloration. Have metallic sheen and dark eyes.
- Cluster Flies (Pollenia spp.) Dull and grayish-brown. Similar but larger than the houseflies. Usually slow-moving and attracted to light.
According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program Specialist Bryant McDowell, mayflies are active in the warmer months — ranging anywhere from late spring to early fall. The insect is usually...
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May 20, 2024 · Mayflies are harmless little buggers, but there are a few things you can do when they swarm. When it comes to malevolent pests that could spoil your next backyard shindig, contact us today and send them packing. Spring brings flowers, rain, warm days, and, unfortunately, swarming mayflies.