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Type: Article
Published: 2016-11-18
Page range: 164–167
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A simple, inexpensive artificial stream for rearing Ephemeroptera from sandy substrates

College of Arts and Sciences, 2Department of Biological Sciences, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096, USA
College of Arts and Sciences, 2Department of Biological Sciences, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096, USA
mayflies nymphs adults parthenogenesis

Abstract

We describe a simple, inexpensive artificial stream to rear mayflies from sandy bottom streams. It consisted of a 151 L tub containing sand and water from a local stream. A small submersible pump circulated the water and netting was placed over the tub to collect adults. The stream was operated in a heated greenhouse. This artificial stream was remarkably productive. We collected over 2100 adult mayflies representing 6 genera along with several Trichoptera and Diptera adults. This stream was productive for 55 weeks with minimal maintenance.