Angler's Curse Mayfly vs Pink Lady Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angler's Curse Mayfly | Pink Lady Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caenis rivulorum | Epeorus vitreus |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Caenidae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | 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.
Pink Lady Mayfly
A pale pinkish mayfly of eastern North American streams with a distinctly two-tailed nymph. Adults have translucent wings with a faint rosy tint.
Did You Know?
The pink coloration of the adult body fades to white within minutes of death.