Angler's Curse Mayfly vs Green Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angler's Curse Mayfly | Green Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caenis rivulorum | Ephemera guttulata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Caenidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Angler's Curse Mayfly
A tiny mayfly nicknamed for frustrating anglers who cannot imitate it on hook. Nymphs burrow in fine sediments of slow rivers and streams.
Did You Know?
At just a few millimeters long, trout feed on them voraciously but anglers struggle to tie flies small enough to match.
Green Drake Mayfly
A large and strikingly beautiful mayfly with mottled wings that emerges in late spring. Its hatches on eastern North American streams create some of the year's best fly-fishing opportunities.
Did You Know?
Green drake hatches trigger a feeding frenzy among trout, with even the largest fish rising to the surface.