Electronic field guide to AQUATIC MACROINVERTEBRATES of SMALL STREAMS in Eastern Massachusetts

Two tail filaments; with conspicuous gills attached to thorax...

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LEVEL IV A
Two tail filaments; without conspicuous external gills...

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LEVEL IV B
Three tail filaments; conspicuous, leaf-like gills attached to abdomen...

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EPHEMEROPTERA (Mayflies)
Two tail filaments; large mandibles can be seen from above.COLEOPTERA:

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DYTISCIDAE Larvae
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