Biology:Baetis

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Short description: Genus of insects

Baetis
Baetis P1650539a.jpg
Baetis intercalaris
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Ephemeroptera
Family: Baetidae
Genus: Baetis
Leach, 1815
Diversity
at least 150 species
Male imago of Baetis tricaudatus
Baetis sahoensis

Baetis is a genus of mayflies of the family Baetidae, known as the blue-winged olive to anglers. There are at least 150 described species in Baetis.[1][2][3][4] They are distributed worldwide, with the most variety in North America and northern Europe.[5]

See also

  • List of Baetis species

References

Further reading

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q140326 entry