Burrowing mayflies emerge at Bienville Station
(Ephemeridae) were observed three times in New Orleans between August 22 and September 18, most recently at Bienville Station. Mayfly emergence in fall is typical for these pollution-sensitive larvae, which require well-oxygenated water and indicate conditions adequate for cleaner-water species.1
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- 1. iNaturalist
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This post was last corrected on September 29, 2026.
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