Caenis Mayfly vs Prostoia Forestfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Caenis Mayfly Prostoia Forestfly
Scientific Name Caenis horaria Prostoia besametsa
Order Ephemeroptera Plecoptera
Family Caenidae Nemouridae
Size 3-6 mm 5-8 mm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Woodlands
Diet Detritivores Detritivores
Regions Europe North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

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.

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Did You Know?

Caenis mayflies are called the angler's curse because their tiny size makes matching them with artificial flies nearly impossible.

Prostoia Forestfly

A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.

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Did You Know?

The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.