Brown Drake Mayfly vs Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Drake Mayfly | Saddle-backed Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera simulans | Ephippiger ephippiger |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 22-30mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
A robust bush-cricket named for its saddle-shaped pronotum. It has vestigial wings used only for sound production. Both males and females can stridulate and will duet with each other.
Did You Know?
Both sexes sing, and females respond to male calls, making them one of the few katydids where both sexes duet.