A simple, inexpensive artificial stream for rearing Ephemeroptera from sandy substrates
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-18-2016
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.
Publication Title
Zoosymposia
Volume
11
First Page
164
Last Page
167
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zoosymposia.11.1.17
Recommended Citation
Grant, Peter M. and Rymer, Amber, "A simple, inexpensive artificial stream for rearing Ephemeroptera from sandy substrates" (2016). Faculty Articles & Research. 7.
https://dc.swosu.edu/cas_biology_articles/7
Comments
Zoosymposia 11. http://www.mapress.com/j/zs/
ISSN 1178-9905 (print edition)
ISSN 1178-9913 (online edition)