Story: Rivers

Mayfly larva

Mayfly larva

Mayflies are found in rivers during the larval stage and on river banks in the adult stage. They are widely distributed in and near stony streams throughout New Zealand.

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David Young, 'Rivers - Changes to river environments', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/14705/mayfly-larva (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by David Young, published 24 Sep 2007