Mayfly

Near freshwater sources like lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams where the nymphs develop.

Adults do not eat; they lack functional mouthparts and a digestive system. Nymphs (juveniles) are typically herbivores or detritivores, feeding on algae and organic debris.

Spend most of their life (up to 2 years) as aquatic nymphs. Adults emerge in massive swarms for a very short aerial life—often lasting only a few hours to a couple of days—solely to mate and lay eggs.

Completely harmless to humans; they cannot bite or sting. They are essential to the ecosystem as a primary food source for fish and birds and serve as biological indicators of high water quality.