Dance Fly with Feathered Legs vs Spiny Crawler Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dance Fly with Feathered Legs | Spiny Crawler Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhamphomyia sulcata | Ephemerella subvaria |
| Order | Diptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Empididae | Ephemerellidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dance Fly with Feathered Legs
A small dance fly where females have distinctive feathered or pennate leg scales used to attract males. Females inflate their abdomen to appear larger during swarming displays.
Did You Know?
In a rare reversal, females are the ornamented sex, using feathered legs and inflated abdomens to compete for males.
Spiny Crawler Mayfly
A mayfly important to fly anglers and known as the Hendrickson in fishing culture.
Did You Know?
Its springtime hatch is one of the most anticipated events in fly fishing.