Dark Hendrickson Mayfly vs Brazilian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Hendrickson Mayfly | Brazilian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia cupida | Myrmeleon brasiliensis |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Brazil, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark Hendrickson Mayfly
A dark-bodied spring mayfly important to trout anglers in the Northeast. Nymphs inhabit leaf packs and debris in slow to moderate stream sections.
Did You Know?
It often emerges alongside Ephemerella subvaria, and the two species together form the famed Hendrickson hatch.
Brazilian Antlion
A common South American antlion found in sandy cerrado and caatinga habitats. Its larval pit traps dot the sandy floors of sheltered spots.
Did You Know?
In the Brazilian cerrado, antlion pits are so abundant they have been used to estimate soil disturbance levels.