Mayflies are known for their extremely short adult life span, typically ranging from just a few hours to a day. They emerge from water bodies in large swarms, mate, lay eggs, and die within this short timeframe.
Adult caddisflies also have a short lifespan, usually lasting less than 24 hours. Their primary purpose as adults is to reproduce and lay eggs.
Male drone ants have a brief lifespan of only a day or so. Their sole function is to mate with the queen, after which they die.
Ephemeral stoneflies, like their name suggests, have a fleeting existence as adults. They live for only a few hours to a day, during which they reproduce and die.
Winged termites, also known as alates, have a short life span as flying adults. Their purpose is to mate and establish new colonies, and they typically survive for less than 24 hours.
Winter stoneflies spend most of their lives as nymphs in aquatic habitats. When they reach adulthood, their lifespan is often limited to less than a day.
The adult stage of antlions, which are known for their unique larval pit-trapping behavior, has a very brief lifespan, usually less than a day.
Some species of giant mayflies, such as those in the genus Hexagenia, have adult lifespans that are incredibly short, lasting only a few hours.
Adult lacewings, also called green lacewings, typically live for a short period, ranging from a few hours to a day. They are primarily active during the night.
Adult stoneflies, similar to their aquatic nymph stage, have a relatively short lifespan, usually less than 24 hours. Their primary focus is reproduction before they perish.