This specimen resembled several others of around the same size and perhaps the same species, which were pretty common in my February sample from the upper Yakima. Unfortunately, I misplaced the specimen before I could get it under a microscope for a definitive ID.
ReelnCreel on Apr 25, 2010April 25th, 2010, 1:35 pm EDT
Hi,
I live in Nova Scotia. Found this guy in a river that runs into the Avon River which runs into the bay of fundy. This guy was not far from a tidal area. Hes quite different from all the other nymphs in the area which I assume where mayfly. Only one tail and its quite red. Just wondering what it is.
ReelnCreel on Apr 26, 2010April 26th, 2010, 11:42 am EDT
Yeah, simply searching for mayfly nymph pictures i get a few that look the same and have very similar coloring. It's crazy how diverse insects are. I've seen two other types of nymphs in the same area, having completely different size and colors but more common shape. Not to mention all the other creepy crawlies. Thanks a lot for your help guys.