The tragically beautiful life of mayflies and why you may find them annoying at Bluesfest
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The tragically beautiful life of mayflies and why you may find them annoying at Bluesfest
While most of their life cycle is spent underwater, Ottawa River mayflies spent their short adult lives in the air with Bluesfest fans.
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By Abyssinia Abebe
Published Jul 17, 2026
Last updated 42 minutes ago
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