Ephemeroptera Heptageniidae

The name Ephemeroptera is from the Greek ἐφήμερος, ephemeros "short-lived" (literally "lasting a day", cf. English "ephemeral"), and πτερόν, pteron, "wing", referring to the brief lifespan of adults. Ephemeroptera is a group of 2,000 insect species commonly known as mayflies. They are considered to be part of the clade Uniramia which includes silverfish and dragonflies, among others.. Greek Origins of Name: Ephemeroptera is derived from the Greek “ephemera” meaning short-lived, and “ptera” meaning wings. This is a reference to the short lifespan of most adult mayflies. mayfly, (order Ephemeroptera), any member of a group of insects known for their extremely short adult life spans and emergence in large numbers in the summer months. Worldwide, more than 2,500. The Ephemeroptera, or mayflies, are a small but diverse order of amphinotic insects associated with liquid freshwater worldwide. They are nearly cosmopolitan, except for Antarctica and some very.

Etymology: Ephemeroptera comes from the Greek ephemera, which means ephemeral or short-lived, and ptera, which means wings. Ephemeroptera, therefore, means a winged insect with a short life,. Ephemeroptera Arguably the most primitive of the winged insects, mayflies are generally recognised by their triangular fore wings held vertically above the body at rest.