Dark Hendrickson Mayfly vs Rhinoceros Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Hendrickson Mayfly | Rhinoceros Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia cupida | Macropanesthia rothi |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 50-60mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Oceania |
| 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.
Rhinoceros Cockroach
A large burrowing cockroach related to the giant burrowing cockroach but with a more northern distribution. It is wingless and lives in deep soil burrows. It feeds on leaf litter pulled underground.
Did You Know?
It digs permanent burrows up to a meter deep and emerges only at night to drag fallen leaves underground.