Mahogany dun and giant mayflies emerge in Athens County streams

September 22, 2026

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mayflies were observed twice in September near Athens and The Plains, most recently on 2026-09-17, and giant mayflies on 2026-08-14 and 2026-08-09. These clean-water taxa require well-oxygenated streams and indicate functional aquatic habitat.¹ Late summer through early autumn is the normal emergence window for these species in eastern streams.¹

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This post was last corrected on September 29, 2026.

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