Mayfly
Hexagenialimbata
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Killen, Alabama
Vincent, Alabama
Charleston, Arkansas
Bremen, Georgia
Le Roy, Illinois
Atalissa, Iowa
Boston, Massachusetts
Detroit, Michigan
New Baltimore, Michigan
Three Rivers, Michigan
Kingston, New York
Mechanicville, New York
Concord, North Carolina
Bowling Green, Ohio
Port Clinton, Ohio
Millersburg, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
North Providence, Rhode Island
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themikeman
Concord, NC (Zone 7a) |
February 2011 |
Positive
I had mayfly bugs on my property as a kid, as i lived across the street from a large creek and waterfall, they used to scare me a little when i was real small because at first i did not know if they could sting me or not with that neat arced forked end tail,but always respected these and looked forward to seeing them...peace..mike.
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Ithiel
Detroit, MI |
August 2010 |
Positive
Living within close proximity of both Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie, and the Detroit River that connects the two, I see countless Mayflies every spring. On some days in June, entire structures along the lakefront/riverfront will be completely covered in them, and I've found swarms of them as far as 4 miles inland from the shoreline.
These are always an early sign of summer for me, so for that and the fact they are completely harmless I will give them a positive.
These are always an early sign of summer for me, so for that and the fact they are completely harmless I will give them a positive.
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dopfer
Oak Harbor, OH |
August 2008 |
Neutral
Mayflies on the southern shore of Lake Erie are sometimes also called "June Bugs" or "Canadian Soldiers". All but one day of their lifespan (two to three years) is spent burrowing in the bottom of the lake. On the last day of their lives, they emerge from the lake, mate, lay eggs and die. They appear over a period of several weeks in late May-early June depending on the temperature of the lake.
To people unfamiliar with them, they may appear dangerous. This happens especially when they are first seen hanging on cars and store windows, collecting in piles under lights and occasionally resembling a blizzard. Since they do not eat as adults, they have no mouth (and no need of one) and therefore cannot bite.
They are a good "indicator species" because their n... read more
To people unfamiliar with them, they may appear dangerous. This happens especially when they are first seen hanging on cars and store windows, collecting in piles under lights and occasionally resembling a blizzard. Since they do not eat as adults, they have no mouth (and no need of one) and therefore cannot bite.
They are a good "indicator species" because their n... read more