Mayfly (Ephemera vulgata)


As thier name "Ephemera" surgests, the mayfly takes to the wing in its adult form for a very short time. Swarming over rivers for a few days and then dying. A bounty for Trout & other fish.


Size: 3600px × 5400px
Location: Dorset, England.
Photo credit: © chris hennessy / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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