May Fly Collection

Moon lit
Atul Saluja

First Match of the Season of the Royal London Yacht Club, the Rounding at Coalhouse Point (engraving)
1098787 First Match of the Season of the Royal London Yacht Club, the Rounding at Coalhouse Point (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 484
Ephemeroptera: Baetis dispar = Ecdyonurus dispar (Dissimilar May-fly) [Plant: Nitella sp. (Nitella hyalina)] Date: 1824-39

Girl being pulled through the water by May flies (chromolitho)
975872 Girl being pulled through the water by May flies (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eintagsfliege (chromolitho)
5211233 Eintagsfliege (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eintagsfliege. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

Palingenia longicauda
Antique illustration of a Palingenia longicauda

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adult, resting on grass stem, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp.) adult, resting on grass stem, River Whiteadder, Berwickshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, july

Large Spurwing Mayfly (Centroptilum pennulatum) adult male spinner, resting on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve, Kent, England, may

Mayfly (Ephemera sp. ) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december
Mayfly (Ephemera sp.) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adults, group in flight, dancing over water, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, England
Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp.) adults, group in flight, dancing over water, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, England

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, july
Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp.) adult, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, july

Minnow Mayfly (Baetis sp. ) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december
Minnow Mayfly (Baetis sp.) larva, on submerged leaf, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, december

Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp. ) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U. S. A. july
Golden Mayfly (Hexagenia sp.) exuvia of winged second moult, on house window, North Dakota, U.S.A. july

Mayfly (Epeorus sp. ) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy
Mayfly (Epeorus sp.) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy

Stream Mayfly (Ecdyonurus sp. ) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy
Stream Mayfly (Ecdyonurus sp.) nymph, on fallen leaf in water, Italy

Mayfly (Ephemera danica) Close-up / on grass stem

Mayfly nymph head, SEM
Mayfly nymph head, scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Mayflies (order Ephemeroptera) are the oldest surviving winged insects

Insect larvae in water. Seen here are: Mayfly nymphs (order Ephemeroptera), black fly nymph (order Diptera, centre) and a caddisfly nymph (order Trichoptera, lower right)

Male mayfly. This mayfly (order Ephemeroptera) is in its second (reproductive) stage, the imago, of two flying stages. Long front legs (upper right)

Female mayfly. This mayfly (order Ephemeroptera) is in its first stage, the subimago, of two flying stages. It has emerged from its nymphal stage in the river

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"Nature's Delicate Dancers: The Enchanting Mayfly" As the Royal London Yacht Club prepared for their first match of the season, a sense of anticipation filled the air. Just like the graceful yachts gliding through the water, another spectacle awaited at Coalhouse Point – the enchanting mayflies. Captured in an exquisite engraving by Curtis British Entomology Plate 484, these ephemeral creatures came to life. A chromolitho portrayed a young girl being pulled through the water by these delicate insects, showcasing their ethereal beauty. Known as Eintagsfliege or "one-day flies, " they lived only for a brief period but left an indelible mark on our hearts. Bathed in moonlight, Palingenia longicauda emerged from rivers and lakes, casting a magical glow upon nature's canvas. In Berwickshire's Scottish Borders, we find a Mayfly adult resting gracefully on a grass stem along River Whiteadder. Its presence reminds us of nature's intricate balance and resilience even in remote corners of Scotland. The Large Spurwing Mayfly took refuge on Stinging Nettle leaves; its iridescent wings shimmered under sunlight. Meanwhile, memories resurfaced as we glimpsed at the wreckage of HMA1 –the Royal Navy's first airship– reminding us that time is fleeting just like these mesmerizing insects. Even underwater worlds held secrets to behold. In Genova Province, Liguria (Italy), December unveiled a captivating sight -a Mayfly larva clinging onto submerged leaves with determination and gracefulness despite harsh conditions. But it was over Ouse Washes in Norfolk (England) where true magic unfolded. A group of Mayflies danced above rippling waters; their synchronized flight painted poetry across skies as they celebrated life’s transient joys together. These remarkable creatures remind us that beauty can be found even in fleeting moments.