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OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio<\/strong> – <\/span>Residents in Ottawa<\/u> County, Ohio<\/u>, were greeted by an unusual surprise while strolling through the area on Tuesday.<\/p>

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Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife<\/u> stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of town this week.<\/p>

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Hundreds of mayflies found in Ohio.(@OhioDivWildlife \/ X)<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

Adult mayflies are small, soft-bodied and extensively veined-winged members of the Ephemeroptera family<\/u>, according to the Missouri<\/u> Department of Conservation.<\/p>

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Larval mayflies, which are referred to as naiads or nymphs, are aquatic (unlike adult versions) and some resemble adults, but lack the essential wings.<\/p>

According to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, adult mayflies live anywhere from 90 minutes to a couple of days, with the primary activity being mating to produce more larvae.<\/p>

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These insects feed on decaying plants or live algae and can be found in a wide variety of habitats.<\/p>

These creatures are also very sensitive to pollution and are only found in high-quality, minimally polluted environments.<\/p>

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“Because they are found in a wide variety of habitats and are so widely sensitive to pollution, they are a valuable indicator of water pollution,” the Maine Department of Environmental Protection said.<\/p>

This is a strong indicator that the air and water quality are very good in the community and the surrounding environment.<\/p>

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