Australian Giant Mayfly vs Blue Quill
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Giant Mayfly | Blue Quill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atalophlebia australis | Paraleptophlebia guttata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Giant Mayfly
One of the largest Australian mayflies, found in clean streams of southeastern Australia. Nymphs have feathery gills along their abdomens.
Did You Know?
It belongs to the most species-rich mayfly family in the Southern Hemisphere.
Blue Quill
A delicate spring-emerging mayfly with bluish-gray body coloring. Nymphs prefer riffles with abundant leaf detritus in clean streams.
Did You Know?
Anglers consider it one of the most important early-season hatches on trout streams.