Mayfly Larvae (Ephemeroptera) of Britain and Ireland: Keys and a Review of Their Ecology

Mayfly Larvae (Ephemeroptera) of Britain and Ireland: Keys and a Review of Their Ecology, FBA Scientific Publication: No. 66

Even for those who are already familiar with mayfly larvae, this latest edition is an essential requirement for accurate and up-to-date identification, including the latest nomenclature for this important and popular group of freshwater insects.

Replacing an earlier key by the same authors 1988, FBA Scientific Publication: No. 49), this new edition incorporates three additional species recorded in Britain since 1988 (Electrogena affinis, Caenis pseudo and C. beskidensis) as well as changes to familiar names and other recent advances in classification and taxonomy. A key to families is followed by a series of keys to identify species, illustrated by numerous line drawings that show the important key characters used for identification. These are supplemented (as in the 1988 edition) by sketches of common mayfly larvae drawn by Professor Mizzaro Wimmer and some new colour photographs of live larvae. These greatly enhance the text and will help beginners and others to familiarise themselves with the general appearance and diversity of mayflies.