Did You Know?
Mayflies can fly in big groups!
Where They Live
Mayflies live in clean water like ponds.
What They Eat
Mayflies eat tiny plants and bits of food.
What Mayflies Do
They help fish find food.
They are part of the food chain.
They show if water is clean.
They can fly high in the sky.
They dance in the air at night.
They come out in warm months.
More About Mayflies
Mayflies have been around for a long time. They are one of the oldest bugs on Earth. They have been here for millions of years! Mayflies are found all over the world.
Mayflies help keep rivers and lakes clean. They are food for fish, birds, and other animals. When mayflies are gone, it can mean the water is not safe.
Did you know that some mayflies can live for just a few hours? They spend most of their life as a baby in the water. When they grow up, they fly for a short time to mate.
