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Silkworm expert. Have raised them as a hobby for 20 years. I do not identify unknown insects.

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Topic: Entomology (Study of Bugs)

Expert: Sue Kayton
Date: 7/25/2008
Subject: What Insect is this?

Question
QUESTION: Hello!

Photo taken in Portugal, Europe

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/ValterJacinto/DSC00825.jpg

Thanks.

ANSWER: It's the shed exoskeleton from a mayfly. More info at

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/mayfly.html

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QUESTION: Hello!

Is this also a Mayfly ? Which Genus?

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd171/ValterJacinto/DSC00797-1.jpg

Best regards,
Valter

Answer
Mayflies have very long, long streamers at the tail. I don't see long streamers on this exoskeleton. It might be a mayfly and they just broke off. Or it could be a lacewing or other type of fly. You can look at photos on www.whatsthatbug.com and scroll down the left column to "fly".

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