Brown Drake Mayfly vs South African Prong-Gill Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Drake Mayfly | South African Prong-Gill Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera simulans | Adenophlebia auriculata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa |
| 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.
South African Prong-Gill Mayfly
A mayfly endemic to southern African mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive forked gills used for respiration in oxygen-rich rapids.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely forked gills are found only in African leptophlebiid mayflies.