Ephemeroidea
| Ephemeroidea | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Ephemera danica | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Ephemeroptera |
| Suborder: | Schistonota |
| Superfamily: | Ephemeroidea |
Ephemeroidea is a superfamily of mayflies. Members of this superfamily are found in most parts of the world with the exception of the Arctic, the Antarctic and Australia.
The following families are recognised:[1]
- Behningiidae
- Ephemeridae
- Euthyplociidae
- Palingeniidae
- Polymitarcydae
- Potamanthidae
References
- ↑ "Ephemoptera: Mayflies". The Tree of Life Web Project. 2002. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
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