Brown Drake Mayfly vs Quill Gordon Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Drake Mayfly | Quill Gordon Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera simulans | Epeorus pleuralis |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Quill Gordon Mayfly
A medium-sized flat-bodied mayfly that clings to rocks in fast Appalachian streams. It is one of the first major mayfly hatches of the spring season.
Did You Know?
Quill Gordon nymphs have only two tails instead of the three found in most mayfly species.