The Mayflies of Europe (Ephemeroptera)

Description:

Up-to-date reference work enabling identification of Ephemeroptera, including last instar larvae (nymphs), subimago, male and female adults. Keys to genera. Species accounts: synonymy, characters for identification (including literature references), type material, variation, and short information on biology and distribution. Male genitalia are illustrated by micrographs and line drawings, REM photographs of the egg chorionic structure are provided for genera and selected species. Habitus of larvae and imagines are illustrated by colour photographs for most genera. The geographical area covered is Europe including the European part of Russia, the mediterranean islands and North Africa. Short additional information is provided for adjacent parts of the western Palaearctic Region. Check-list and distribution catalogue allow for quick information on all species recorded so far from Europe