Caenis Mayfly vs Blind Cave Campodea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Caenis Mayfly | Blind Cave Campodea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caenis horaria | Campodea maestrazgoensis |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Diplura |
| Family | Caenidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Indoors |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Caenis Mayfly
One of the smallest mayflies, often called the 'angler's curse' because trout feed on them selectively. Larvae inhabit slow-flowing rivers and lake margins.
Did You Know?
Caenis mayflies are called the angler's curse because their tiny size makes matching them with artificial flies nearly impossible.
Blind Cave Campodea
A cave-dwelling dipluran from the Maestrazgo region of eastern Spain. It shows typical troglomorphic features including elongated appendages.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a very small number of caves in the Iberian Peninsula.