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πŸͺ½ Mayflies

March Brown Mayfly

Rhithrogena germanica

Near Threatened

About

A spring-emerging mayfly with a brownish body and two tails, historically important to European fly fishing. Its flat nymphs cling to rocks in fast water.

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Did You Know?

This species has declined significantly in many European rivers due to pollution and is now considered an indicator of water quality.