Mayflies are found throughout North America and worldwide. Most of the nymphs develop in streams and rivers that are relatively clean. Mayfly larvae feed on detritus and other plant materials. Some may feed on insects.

Where do mayflies live in the world?

Generally, mayfly nymphs tend to live in streams, but some can also be found in still waters. They are most common in waters that are cool, clean and shallow, such as shallow streams and at the edges of lakes near the shore.

Are mayflies found in India?

There are only 26 species of mayflies found in India. Choroterpes kaegies is the most recent species addition to this number. The new species was discovered from the three riverine streams in Khasi and Garo hills of eastern Himalayas.