Noun
slender insect with delicate membranous wings having an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial adult stage usually lasting less than two days
Source: WordNetThe mayfly lives only one day. And sometimes it rains. George Carlin
Diers, p. 99 The third illustrated satire, Father Filucius (Pater Filucius), described by Busch as an "allegorical mayfly ", has greater historical context. Source: Internet
Not only can you find some nice Mayfly hatches, but on several occasions in the month of May, I have experienced a tremendous black caddis hatch which brought every trout in the river to the surface. Source: Internet
Described as an alien " Mayfly ", the character did not have an assigned gender, but was intended to live for only seven years with obvious aging taking place each season. Source: Internet
Officially known as His Majesty's Airship No. 1 and nicknamed the Mayfly, it broke its back in 1911 before making a single flight. Source: Internet
Since zebra mussels filter extra nutrients from the lake, it allows the mayfly larvae to thrive. Source: Internet