1.             Few to no large spine-like setae along lateral margins of abdominal terga, a few long hair-                like setae sometimes present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leptophlebia johnsoni

                Many large spine-like setae along lateral margins of abdominal terga and scattered long                 lair-like setae usually present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.             Peg-like seate on anterior 1/3 - 1/2 of dorsal surface of maxillary palpifer usually arranged                 in regular rows; legs usually not banded or, at most, with faint bands on tibiae and tarsi                 only; setae on dorsum of labrum patterened . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leptophlebia nebulosa
 

                Peg-like seate on anterior 1/3 - 1/2 of dorsal surface of maxillary palpifer usually not                 arranged in rows; legs usually with faint bands on all leg segments, or with distinct bands                 on tibiae and tarsi with faint bands on femora; setae on dorsum of labrum patterned. . . . .                 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leptophlebia cupida

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key to Ohio Leptophlebia Nymph Species

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Mayflies of Ohio
(Modified from Burian, 2001)