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Mayflies are insects and key members of healthy freshwater ecosystems. Mayfly nymphs live in streams and wetlands for about a year. Adults live for just a few hours, which they devote to mating.
Indiana has 36 threatened or endangered mayfly species. At least 12 mayfly species have not been seen in 50 years or more.
Mayflies may become endangered due to habitat loss and degradation. That's why the Indianapolis Zoo funds scientific expeditions to monitor mayflies. We support IU Columbus and Dr. Luke Jacobus in surveying the state's mayflies.
More data are needed to help update the conservation status of mayfly species. Protecting wetlands and streams will help mayflies and many other local species.
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