Brown Drake Mayfly vs Filigreed Stick Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Drake Mayfly | Filigreed Stick Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera simulans | Toxodera fimbriata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Toxoderidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 75-100 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Brown Drake Mayfly
A large brownish mayfly with mottled wings that produces dramatic evening hatches on trout streams. Nymphs burrow in sandy and silty streambeds.
Did You Know?
Brown drake hatches occur over just a few days each year, creating some of the most spectacular dry-fly fishing of the season.
Filigreed Stick Mantis
A stick mantis from Southeast Asia with fringed edges along its thorax and legs. The fringes break up its body outline among dead twigs and branches.
Did You Know?
Its fringed body margins are more elaborate than any other species in the genus.