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Mayfly larva

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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, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/14705/mayfly-larva (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by David Young, published 1 March 2009.