Image of the mayfly Isonychia biocolor.

Collectors 2. Larvae of the mayfly Isonychia bicolor capture small particles with a fring of hairs on the forelegs
that works like a baseball mitt. Notice the front legs extending forward as the insect poses on the stream bottom.
Photo reprinted, by permission, from Larry Willis.

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