Australian Giant Mayfly vs Olive Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Giant Mayfly | Olive Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atalophlebia australis | Ephemera lineata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 15-22 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.
Olive Drake Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly with distinctive mottled brown wings. Nymphs excavate U-shaped burrows in sandy stream bottoms.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences at dusk can be so dense they appear on weather radar.