LEPTOPHLEBIIDAE (family) (Mayfly)

A family within the Order Ephemeroptera

ADULTS: a pair of long 'tails'; 1 or 2 pairs of membranous wings, held vertically at rest; short-lived

LARVAE: 3 tails (resembling damselfly nymphs, but the tails are not gills)

Identification guide for larvae: The Waterbug App. This is a very helpful guide for identifying aquatic invertebrates - including larval insects such as mayflies. The App is free, and available for iOS and Android devices.

LEPTOPHLEBIIDAE (family) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  South Coast

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Kerri-Lee Harris, Wonboyn - larva
Paul Whitington, Wonboyn River - larva
Paul Whitington, Wonboyn River - larva

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