Claret Dun Mayfly vs Familiar Bluet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Claret Dun Mayfly | Familiar Bluet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia vespertina | Enallagma civile |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 28-37 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.