Claret Dun Mayfly vs Arctic Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Claret Dun Mayfly | Arctic Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia vespertina | Apatania zonella |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Apataniidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Arctic Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Claret Dun Mayfly
A dark-winged mayfly that emerges in the evening over still and slow-moving waters.
Did You Know?
It is a key food source for brown trout during spring evening rises.
Arctic Caddisfly
A small, hairy-winged caddisfly with dark brown wings held tent-like over the body. Larvae build portable cases from sand grains and small stones. It is one of the most northerly distributed caddisflies in the world.
Did You Know?
Some Arctic populations of this caddisfly reproduce by parthenogenesis, with females producing offspring without mating.