47a (46b). Having 3 caudal filaments; tarsi with 1 claw; gills located on
lateral margins of
abdominal terga (= dorsal
plates or sclerites) and usually
leaflike or plate-like
(Figs.A-C) [mayfly
nymphs].........................................................................................Ephemeroptera
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A B C
47b. With 2 caudal filaments; tarsi with 2 claws; gills mostly
present, somewhat fingerlike,
usually located on underside of
thorax (Figs.A-D) [stonefly nymphs]................................Plecoptera