Claret Dun Mayfly vs Giant Michigan Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Claret Dun Mayfly | Giant Michigan Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia vespertina | Hexagenia bilineata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| 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.
Giant Michigan Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly with two dark stripes on its thorax. Nymphs dig into soft clay and silt bottoms of large rivers.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences along the Great Lakes have caused road closures due to the slippery accumulation of millions of dead adults.