It’s the beginning of mayfly season and soon thousands of these harmless flies will continue to emerge from Lake Erie.

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 for the annual mayfly season, but water temperatures may not be warm enough ...

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 ...