Weather radar records drastic drop in mayfly populations
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
At the beginning of each summer, mayfly larvae emerge from bodies of water and shed their skin to become full-fledged mayflies, similar to how caterpillars become butterflies. Then, all at once, a swarm of these insects simultaneously takes flight to reproduce, acting as an important component in the food chain for birds. Researchers at the […]