Shadfly Collection

Pink lady mayfly (Epeorus albertae) close up of eyes of male, Madison River, Montana, USA, August

European mantis (Mantis religiosa) hunting swarming Pale burrower mayfly (Ephoron virgo), mayflies recently hatched. Tudela, La Ribera de Navarra, Navarre, Spain. August

Mayfly or Green Drake -Ephemera danica-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Vast swarm of Mayfly (Ephorom virgo) long exposure, emerged at the end of the summer Tudela, Navarra, Spain, September

Palingenia longicauda
Antique illustration of a Palingenia longicauda

Mayfly or Shadfly -Ephemeroptera-, Ummendorfer Ried nature reserve, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mayfly -Ephemeroptera- on blade of grass, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Mayfly head C018 / 2425
Mayfly head. Close-up of the head of a mayfly (order Ephemeroptera), showing one of its large compound eyes (dark, round)

Mayfly on a flower C018 / 2424
Mayfly on a flower. Mayflies (order Ephemeroptera) are aquatic insects whose immature stage (nymph) lives underwater for usually one year

Mayfly - Cornwall - UK
DAC-1070 Mayfly Cornwall - UK Caenus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Discover the enchanting world of mayflies, as these delicate insects transform from nymphs to adults in a breathtaking display of nature's beauty. Witness the Pink Lady Mayfly (Epeorus albertae) of Montana's Madison River, with its captivating close-up eyes. Observe the European Mantis (Mantis religiosa) in hunt mode, targeting swarming Pale Burrower Mayflies (Ephoron virgo). Marvel at the Mayfly or Green Drake (Ephemera danica) in Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe, as they emerge in vast swarms at the end of summer. Delve into the intricacies of the Palingenia longicauda, another mesmerizing mayfly species. Appreciate the simple elegance of a mayfly perched on a blade of grass in North Hesse, Hesse, Germany. Ponder the transformation of a mayfly head (C018 / 2425) and its beauty on a flower (C018 / 2424). Lastly, explore the magical realm of mayflies in the enchanting landscapes of Cornwall, UK.