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Mayflies Collection

In the enchanting landscapes of Sweden, Hungary, and Macedonia, a fascinating phenomenon takes place every June

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) on leaf, Dala river, Gtene, Vstra Gtaland, Sweden, June 2009

Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) on leaf, Dala river, Gtene, Vstra Gtaland, Sweden, June 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Tisza mayfly (Palingenia Longicauda) portrait, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Tisza mayfly (Palingenia Longicauda) portrait, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Tisza mayfly (Palingenia Longicauda) in the Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Tisza mayfly (Palingenia Longicauda) in the Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Ephemera lineata) on grass seed, Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park

Mayfly (Ephemera lineata) on grass seed, Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Tisza mayflies (Palingenia longicauda) swarming, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009=

Tisza mayflies (Palingenia longicauda) swarming, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009=

Background imageMayflies Collection: Eintagsfliege (chromolitho)

Eintagsfliege (chromolitho)
5211233 Eintagsfliege (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eintagsfliege. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Ephemera lineata) Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia

Mayfly (Ephemera lineata) Lagadin region, Lake Ohrid, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Tisza mayfly (Palingenia longicauda) hanging from a leaf during moult, Hungary, June 2009

Tisza mayfly (Palingenia longicauda) hanging from a leaf during moult, Hungary, June 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Three Tisza mayflies (Palingenia longicauda) taking off, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Three Tisza mayflies (Palingenia longicauda) taking off, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Tisza mayfly (Palingenia longicauda) in flight, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Tisza mayfly (Palingenia longicauda) in flight, Tisza river, Hungary, June 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Brown trout (Salmo trutta) with mouth open swallowing Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) Dala river

Brown trout (Salmo trutta) with mouth open swallowing Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) Dala river, Gtene, Vstra Gtaland, Sweden, May 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Brown trout (Salmo trutta) hunting, mouth wide open around Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) Dala river

Brown trout (Salmo trutta) hunting, mouth wide open around Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) Dala river, Gtene, Vstra Gtaland, Sweden, May 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Brown trout (Salmo trutta) catching a Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) Dala river, Gtene

Brown trout (Salmo trutta) catching a Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) Dala river, Gtene, Vstra Gtaland, Sweden, May 2009

Background imageMayflies Collection: Anglers / Green Drake Mayfly (Ephemera danica) males flying at sunset. digital composite

Anglers / Green Drake Mayfly (Ephemera danica) males flying at sunset. digital composite, Surrey, UK

Background imageMayflies Collection: Light Micrograph : Flattened Mayfly Nymph, Magnification x 10 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)

Light Micrograph : Flattened Mayfly Nymph, Magnification x 10 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-80 Flattened Mayfly Nymph Light Micrograph Ecdyonurus venosus Magnification x 10 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width) Credit: David Spears (last refuge)

Background imageMayflies Collection: False March Brown Mayfly (Ecdyonurus venosus) nymph, clinging to pebble underwater, England

False March Brown Mayfly (Ecdyonurus venosus) nymph, clinging to pebble underwater, England, March (subject controlled in specialist photography tank before being returned to wild)

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly - Cornwall - UK

Mayfly - Cornwall - UK
DAC-1070 Mayfly Cornwall - UK Caenus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adult, resting on grass stem, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adult, resting on grass stem, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp.) adult, resting on grass stem, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, july

Background imageMayflies Collection: Large Spurwing Mayfly (Centroptilum pennulatum) adult male spinner

Large Spurwing Mayfly (Centroptilum pennulatum) adult male spinner, resting on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve, Kent, England, may

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Ephemera sp. ) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december

Mayfly (Ephemera sp. ) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december
Mayfly (Ephemera sp.) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adults, group in flight, dancing over water, Ouse Washes, Norfolk

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adults, group in flight, dancing over water, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, England
Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp.) adults, group in flight, dancing over water, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, England

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, july

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, july
Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp.) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, july

Background imageMayflies Collection: Minnow Mayfly (Baetis sp. ) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december

Minnow Mayfly (Baetis sp. ) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december
Minnow Mayfly (Baetis sp.) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december

Background imageMayflies Collection: Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp. ) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U. S

Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp. ) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U. S. A. july
Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp.) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U.S.A. july

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Epeorus sp. ) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy

Mayfly (Epeorus sp. ) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy
Mayfly (Epeorus sp.) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy

Background imageMayflies Collection: Stream Mayfly (Ecdyonurus sp. ) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy

Stream Mayfly (Ecdyonurus sp. ) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy
Stream Mayfly (Ecdyonurus sp.) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly (Ephemera danica) Close-up / on grass stem

Mayfly (Ephemera danica) Close-up / on grass stem

Background imageMayflies Collection: Insect larvae

Insect larvae in water. Seen here are: Mayfly nymphs (order Ephemeroptera), black fly nymph (order Diptera, centre) and a caddisfly nymph (order Trichoptera, lower right)

Background imageMayflies Collection: Three-Tailed Mayfly - (Ephemeroptera) - UK

Three-Tailed Mayfly - (Ephemeroptera) - UK
SPH-1503 Three-Tailed Mayfly - (Ephemeroptera) - UK UK Ephemerella sp Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayfly SPH 2389 Garden pond UK (Ephemeroptera) Ephemera dancia © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON

Mayfly SPH 2389 Garden pond UK (Ephemeroptera) Ephemera dancia © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-2389 MAYFLY - on leaf in garden pond UK (Ephemeroptera) Ephemera dancia Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMayflies Collection: Mayflies - Dancing - Ouse Washes - Norfolk, UK IN000750

Mayflies - Dancing - Ouse Washes - Norfolk, UK IN000750
COS-2711 Mayflies - Dancing Ouse Washes - Norfolk, UK Ephemeroptera Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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In the enchanting landscapes of Sweden, Hungary, and Macedonia, a fascinating phenomenon takes place every June. The graceful Mayflies (Ephemera Danica and Ephemera lineata) emerge from their aquatic homes to grace us with their ephemeral beauty. On a leaf in the Dala river of Västra Götaland, Sweden, a delicate Mayfly (Ephemera Danica) perches gracefully. Its translucent wings shimmer in the sunlight as it prepares for its short-lived existence. In another corner of Europe, along the Tisza river in Hungary, we witness the portrait of a Tisza mayfly (Palingenia Longicauda). Its intricate details are captured perfectly against the backdrop of flowing water. The Tisza river seems to be teeming with life as swarms of Tisza mayflies (Palingenia longicauda) dance above its surface. Their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves onlookers mesmerized. As they hang from leaves during moulting or take off into flight, these creatures showcase their resilience and adaptability. Venturing further south to Lake Ohrid in Galicica National Park, Macedonia reveals yet another species - Mayfly (Ephemera lineata). These tiny insects find solace on grass seeds while adding splashes of vibrancy to this picturesque region. Not only do these magnificent creatures captivate our attention but also become part of an intricate ecological web. Brown trout (Salmo trutta), lurking beneath the surface waters eagerly await their arrival. With mouths wide open swallowing or hunting around them with precision and agility – it is nature's perfect ballet unfolding before our eyes. Mayflies remind us that life can be fleeting yet beautiful; they serve as a testament to nature's ability to create wonders even within limited timeframes. So let us cherish these transient moments when we encounter these ethereal beings - for they remind us of the delicate balance and interconnectedness that exists in our world.