
Mayflies, what are insects that live only a few hours: a unique life cycle
In English they are called mayflies, “May flies“: these are the ephemeralor ephemeroptera, an order of insects that swarm near freshwater streams, usually during the spring period. With a vaguely similar appearance to dragonflies, they are distinguished from the latter by their thicker and shorter abdomen, with two filaments similar to antennas in the tail, and by their much less ...








