Australian Giant Mayfly vs Giant Michigan Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Giant Mayfly | Giant Michigan Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atalophlebia australis | Hexagenia bilineata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 18-28 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.
Giant Michigan Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly with two dark stripes on its thorax. Nymphs dig into soft clay and silt bottoms of large rivers.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences along the Great Lakes have caused road closures due to the slippery accumulation of millions of dead adults.