Mayflies bring work, questions

Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) | June 25, 2005| | Copyright

They always seem to arrive when you least expect it - and in great numbers.

Mayflies - known to locals as fish flies - descend on the river communities of the tri-state area as sure as spring turns to summer.

The annual appearance of the insects with the short adult "to do" list - basically reproduce and die - often leaving local residents with more questions than answers.

What are they?

"They are just a part of living along the river," said John Klostermann, Dubuque's street and sewer maintenance supervisor. "You know they are going to come."

Mayfly ... fish fly ... shad fly ... oil fly ... ...

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