Brown Drake Mayfly vs Libyan Conehead Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Drake Mayfly | Libyan Conehead Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera simulans | Empusa decorata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Empusidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Libya, Tunisia, Algeria |
| 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.
Libyan Conehead Mantis
A decorated conehead mantis from the dry regions of North Africa. Its body has ornate markings that provide camouflage among dry desert shrubs.
Did You Know?
Its ornate body markings are more developed than most other species in the genus Empusa.