Genus Overview
19 species in North America. This two tailed (cerci) mayfly is found in swift currents in small and large streams. Easily identified to genus.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
Southeast: 1.3 and higher
Upper Midwest: 0 and higher
0 = least tolerant, 10 = most tolerant
FEEDING HABITS
Collector / Gatherer
Scraper / Grazer
Scraper / Grazer
MOVEMENT
Clinger
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread (east of the Rocky Mtns.)
HABITAT
Lotic-erosional
Diagnostic Characters