Claret Dun Mayfly vs New Zealand Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Claret Dun Mayfly | New Zealand Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia vespertina | Deleatidium lillii |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | New Zealand |
| 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.
New Zealand Mayfly
The most abundant and widespread mayfly genus in New Zealand. Nymphs dominate the invertebrate fauna of stony streams throughout both islands.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly used bioindicator insect for water quality testing in New Zealand.