Claret Dun Mayfly vs Blue-winged Olive Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Claret Dun Mayfly | Blue-winged Olive Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia vespertina | Serratella ignita |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Ephemerellidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-10 mm body |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Blue-winged Olive Mayfly
A common mayfly of clean rivers and streams with distinctive blue-grey wings. One of the most important mayflies for fly fishing. Nymphs cling to stones in fast water.
Did You Know?
So important to fly fishers that dozens of artificial fly patterns have been designed to imitate its various life stages.