Angler's Curse Mayfly vs Scarlet Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Angler's Curse Mayfly | Scarlet Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caenis rivulorum | Callimorpha dominula |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Caenidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Scarlet Tiger Moth
A striking day-flying moth with black forewings spotted with white and yellow, and brilliant scarlet hindwings. It played a key role in ecological genetics research.
Did You Know?
E.B. Ford used this species for his pioneering studies on genetic polymorphism and ecological genetics.