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Mayflies are not endangered, mind you; far from it.
West Virginian Democrats shocked at War on Coal. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
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Mayflies dancing on invisible Ferris wheels, while caddis scurried a millimeter above the water.
A Nightmare’s Prayer Michael Franzak 2010
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Mayflies are everywhere, particularly all over the roof and hood of my Jeep, by the hundreds.
DesignerBlog Will 2009
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Mayflies are everywhere, particularly all over the roof and hood of my Jeep, by the hundreds.
Archive 2009-04-01 Will 2009
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Shauna Roberts's new novel, Like Mayflies in the Stream, has just become available for pre-order on Amazon.
Like Mayflies in the Stream ken_schneyer 2009
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Mayflies remain in this stage for a few minutes to 48 hours and then moult into the adult stage.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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Mayflies so thick they appeared on radar as a rainstorm
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Mayflies are the only insect that has a winged immature stage.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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Mayflies often mistakenly lay their eggs on dry asphalt roads where all the eggs will die.
Insecta (Aquatic) 2008
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Mayflies, dragonflies, salamanders, bald eagles, endangered whooping cranes, jackrabbits and raccoons also can be found at playa lakes.
Playa lake 2007
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