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What is this insect? #139891

Asked July 10, 2013, 9:37 PM EDT

What is this? Can't find out what it is.

Woodbury County Iowa

Expert Response

Thanks for contacting eXtension with this question. The photograph is of the shed skin of a mayfly nymph. See the following link: http://www.flyfishusa.com/flies/callibaetis-nymph-2.jpg

An example of a mayfly adult is: http://sites.middlebury.edu/middmag/files/2012/08/mayfly.jpg

Mark

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 11, 2013, 12:02 PM EDT

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