Canary Islands Ground Beetle vs Spiny Crawler Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Ground Beetle | Spiny Crawler Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calathus amplius | Ephemerella subvaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Ephemerellidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Ground Beetle
A flightless ground beetle endemic to the Canary Islands. It lives under stones and in leaf litter in highland areas.
Did You Know?
The Canary Islands harbor over 30 endemic Calathus species that evolved from a single colonization event.
Spiny Crawler Mayfly
A mayfly important to fly anglers and known as the Hendrickson in fishing culture.
Did You Know?
Its springtime hatch is one of the most anticipated events in fly fishing.