When water temperatures reach approximately 68°F, typically in early summer, mayfly nymphs undergo metamorphosis. They rise to the surface, emerging in a sexually immature stage. After a brief period, ...

If you live near certain bodies of water, then you know it’s that time of the year when you need to make sure all your lights ...

In the animal kingdom, some creatures live incredibly short lives, ranging from a few hours to a week. These species, ...

Dubuque has its annual mayfly invasion . Jul 3, 2009 Jul 3, 2009; 0; Facebook; Twitter; Bluesky; ... the flies live for only a matter of hours. The adults do not eat, they only mate, lay eggs and die.

That wince-inducing crunch under your car tires − or worse, under your shoes − is coming soon. Mayflies, the early summer ...

Mayflies are harmless, don't bite, and indicate a healthy water environment. Communities along the Great Lakes are preparing ...

They spend most of their life cycle in water then, as adults, they leave to mate, according to the National Wildlife Federation. There are more than 600 different mayfly species in the U.S., with ...

They spend most of their life cycle in water then, as adults, they leave to mate, according to the National Wildlife Federation. There are more than 600 different mayfly species in the U.S., with ...

The Great Lakes region's annual mayfly hatch, when the aquatic insects emerge in their winged form to mate, usually happens in late June to early July. The mayflies have such a short life span in ...

In 24 hours these creatures must change their body form from aquatic to terrestrial, learn to fly, find a mate, produce eggs, and then, one by one, they die, says columnist ...