Banks' Jumping Bristletail vs Small Minnow Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banks' Jumping Bristletail | Small Minnow Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Machiloides banksi | Callibaetis ferrugineus |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Baetidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | United States, Canada | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banks' Jumping Bristletail
A North American bristletail found in leaf litter and under stones. It has a cylindrical body covered in tiny scales.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few Archaeognatha species found in North America.
Small Minnow Mayfly
A mottled brown mayfly common in still waters across North America. Nymphs are excellent swimmers that mimic small minnows.
Did You Know?
It can produce up to three generations per year in warm climates.