Season-long sampling in streams and rivers produced 112 species of mayflies, which with other records totals 121 species for New Hampshire; 88 of these are new state records. Appearance of blackwing/mature larvae were used to develop statements on seasonality of species. Distinct differences were found between the faunas of southern and north-central New Hampshire, with an important factor being water temperatures through the season. A biogeographic analysis coupled with known habitat preferences reinforced the hypothesis that water temperature was a critical factor in determining species distributions in the state.
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1 March 2006
The mayflies (Ephemeroptera) of New Hampshire: Seasonality and Diversity of the Stream Fauna
Donald S. Chandler,
Greg D. Whitmore,
Steven K. Burian,
John F. Burger
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