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A Mayfly - Leptophlebia cupida
General Description
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Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database
Number of Observations: 5
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Recency
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Habitat
I was at Rainbow Lake, Sanders County, about 10 miles NE of Plains. This rocky substratum lake had dozens of nymphs of Leptophlebia cupida under every rock. I have never seen such numbers of this species.
Reproductive Characteristics
The adults began to swarm about 1:30 PM 5/17/2010 and I have attached the first photo I have ever taken of this species.
Threats or Limiting Factors
All forms of stream quality degradation pose potential threats. These include siltation; pollution from agricultural and industrial waste; and hydrological alteration from drainage, dams, or withdrawal of excess water for human use.
References
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Baril, S.F. 1977. Benthic invertebrate distribution, abundance, and diversity in Rosebud Creek, Montana. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 97 p.- Endicott, C.L. 1996. Responses of riparian and stream ecosystems to varying timing and intensity of livestock grazing in central Montana. M.Sc. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 115 p.
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