The Life History and Ecology of Baetisca rogersi Berner (Ephemeroptera: Baetiscidae)

Abstract

This report describes the life history and ecology of Baetisca rogersi Berner (Ephemeroptera: Baetiscidae) in northwestern Florida. It includes a description of external morphology, duration, and behavior of the different life history stages and also considers seasonal distribution, growth, and emergence. It discusses factors influencing ecology of the species, particularly those affecting growth, development, and seasonal distribution, and identifies associated arthropods.