Isonychiidae is a family of mayflies . The genus Isonychia includes 17 species. Widely distributed in North America .
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| Isonychiidae Burks, 1953 | ||||||||||||||
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Isonychia |
Content
Description
The body length of the nymphs is 8-17 mm.
Ecology and habitats
Isonychia nymphs live in flowing water. They are floating and / or trailers. Filter the water and feed on algae and diatoms using bristles on their paws.