May Flies

Monaro Pete · 15-06-2017, 20:09

There's a small river quite close to me & every summer I watch the May Flies from off the bridge whilst out with Monkey Dog.

I noticed something quite unusual this year that I hadn't before............
On each side of the bridge the Flies are different colours, blue on the western side & green on the eastern side.
I've tried to research the reason, but I don't find any answers

stevew · 15-06-2017, 20:41

could it be something as simple as light coming from a different direction?

solarman216 · 15-06-2017, 21:31

Had a quick google and seems the green maybe drake but they change to grey at different times of the year, look it up on wikipedia, Rick

Monaro Pete · 16-06-2017, 16:18

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Originally Posted by stevew

could it be something as simple as light coming from a different direction?

I thought that too. So I tried looking from another direction.

Monaro Pete · 16-06-2017, 16:19

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Had a quick google and seems the green maybe drake but they change to grey at different times of the year, look it up on wikipedia, Rick

I'll have another read

elty001 · 16-06-2017, 16:56

May flies come in a whole range of different colours but the blue ones are the ones that catch your eye.

don simon · 16-06-2017, 18:52

Am disappointed after such an positive start with the thread title.

Monaro Pete · 17-06-2017, 06:29

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Originally Posted by don simon

Am disappointed after such an positive start with the thread title.

Was you hoping for some pics? I have tried, but they don't let you get close enough & even with the 8X zoom I can't get a good shot with enough detail, they just blend in with the plants.

15-06-2017, 20:09	#1
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	May Flies There's a small river quite close to me & every summer I watch the May Flies from off the bridge whilst out with Monkey Dog. I noticed something quite unusual this year that I hadn't before............ On each side of the bridge the Flies are different colours, blue on the western side & green on the eastern side. I've tried to research the reason, but I don't find any answers

15-06-2017, 21:31	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Had a quick google and seems the green maybe drake but they change to grey at different times of the year, look it up on wikipedia, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

15-06-2017, 20:41	#2
stevew Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: maverick swb Posts: 92	could it be something as simple as light coming from a different direction?

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elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	May flies come in a whole range of different colours but the blue ones are the ones that catch your eye.

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don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Am disappointed after such an positive start with the thread title.