Angler's Curse Mayfly vs Pyrenean Snow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angler's Curse Mayfly | Pyrenean Snow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caenis rivulorum | Chionea belgica |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Diptera |
| Family | Caenidae | Limoniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Pyrenees, Belgium |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Pyrenean Snow Fly
A rare wingless crane fly found on snow in the mountains of western Europe. It is smaller and darker than related snow fly species.
Did You Know?
It was first described from specimens collected in Belgium, giving it its name.