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Ghenyphyr72 Aberdeen, MD May 27, 2015

Is this an adult or a larvae of some kind?

Thanks!

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND May 27, 2015

This is a mayfly (order Ephemeroptera); it might be a stage called a subimago - this is what emerges from the exoskeleton of a mature nymph. It flies a short distance from the water, then molts again to become the true adult (imago). Mayflies are the only insects we know of (so far, anyway) that molt once they have wings.

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Ghenyphyr72 Aberdeen, MD May 27, 2015

Thank you, flap! So sad they only live but one day...

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