Cahill Mayfly vs Angler's Curse Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cahill Mayfly | Angler's Curse Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenacron interpunctatum | Caenis rivulorum |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Caenidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cahill Mayfly
A cream-to-tan colored mayfly found throughout eastern North America. It is named after the classic Light Cahill fly fishing pattern it inspired.
Did You Know?
The Light Cahill fly pattern, inspired by this mayfly, has been a staple of American fly fishing since the 1880s.
Angler's Curse Mayfly
A tiny mayfly nicknamed for frustrating anglers who cannot imitate it on hook. Nymphs burrow in fine sediments of slow rivers and streams.
Did You Know?
At just a few millimeters long, trout feed on them voraciously but anglers struggle to tie flies small enough to match.