University of Windsor Prof clears the Air on Mayflies

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Most years, they rise from the water and blanket unsuspecting communities.

 

Most years, they rise from the water and blanket unsuspecting communities.

Children scream as their friends run in pursuit with one of these winged-insects pinched tight between their fingers.

But what are they exactly and should we be encouraged when some years produce seemingly record levels and others don’t?

Are they fishflies, June bugs, or mayflies?

 

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