Ephemera danica

Subimago  Female

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  - Order Ephemeroptera
  - Family Ephemeridae
  - Genus Ephemera
  - Species danica  

The Ephemera danica is one of the largest mayflies in Europe. Its massive hatches in the chalk streams and the consequent frantic fish activity made of this mayfly a real legend.




The mass hatches reach the climax during the month of June and last around 10 days.