Researchers studying copulation in mayflies pulled off a stunt worthy of the naughtiest ancient Greek myths. Just like ...

The bizarre vertical flight pattern has long puzzled experts but new research reveals why it may play a crucial role in the insect’s survival ...

Mayflies thrive in the fertile waters around Vail. Mayflies are quiet, unobtrusive insects that hatch and sail away out of sight. Unlike the clownish bouncing of the caddis moths or the spectacular ...

Mayflies emerge when deep water temperatures reach 68 degrees, which hasn't happened yet in the Great Lakes. Residents can mitigate mayfly presence by using yellow light bulbs and sealing windows and ...

Scientists have managed to find a rare insect after it supposedly went extinct more than two decades ago. The Behningia baei, a species of mayfly that hasn't been seen since 2002, were rediscovered in ...

The mayfly’s "dance" is a poignant, high-stakes ballet. Emerging after years underwater, these delicate insects have a single ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Communities along the Great Lakes are preparing for the annual mayfly season, but water temperatures may not be warm enough quite ...