Blue-winged Olive Mayfly vs Emerald Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-winged Olive Mayfly | Emerald Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Serratella ignita | Pseudoglomeris magnifica |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Ephemerellidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm body | 20-25mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Blue-winged Olive Mayfly
A common mayfly of clean rivers and streams with distinctive blue-grey wings. One of the most important mayflies for fly fishing. Nymphs cling to stones in fast water.
Did You Know?
So important to fly fishers that dozens of artificial fly patterns have been designed to imitate its various life stages.
Emerald Cockroach
A stunning cockroach with brilliant metallic emerald-green coloring. It is one of the most beautiful cockroach species in the world. It rolls into a ball like a pill bug when threatened.
Did You Know?
It can curl into a perfect ball like an armadillo, and its emerald green sheen rivals the beauty of any jewel beetle.