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underwater, feeding on algae and
plants. In the summer, the adults
h a t c h o u t - s o m e t i m e s
simultaneously and in their
hundreds; they have very short lives
often just hour. During this short
time they display and breed. Many
species do not feed as adults as
their sole purpose is to reproduce,
dying once they have mated.
Adult mayflies are delicate animals
with broad, clear wings that have
a lace-like appearance, very short
antennae and up to three very
long, fine tail bristles. They hold their wings vertically, closed over their backs. The
Common Mayfly has a creamy-green abdomen with distinctive brown markings
towards the rear end, three long, black tails, and translucent, spotted wings.

Wild Woodbury
Seb Haggett, the Dorset Wildlife Trust Community Ranger at the site, is producing
a regular newsletter providing information on what’s happening at the site,
volunteer activities, wildlife spots etc. If you would like to receive the newsletter or
volunteer at future sessions please contact Seb by email -
shaggett@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

Contact Us
If you would like to know more about the work of the Wildlife Group or to be
included on our mailing list, please contact:
Tony Bates at tonybates19@gmail.com / 01929 471563 or
Mike Gee at mike.n.g@outlook.com / 0775 988 4942.

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