Flat-headed Mayfly vs South African Prong-Gill Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-headed Mayfly | South African Prong-Gill Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epeorus assimilis | Adenophlebia auriculata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Flat-headed Mayfly
A stream-dwelling mayfly nymph with a flattened body for clinging to rocks in rapids.
Did You Know?
Its flattened nymph shape allows it to live in the boundary layer of fast currents.
South African Prong-Gill Mayfly
A mayfly endemic to southern African mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive forked gills used for respiration in oxygen-rich rapids.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely forked gills are found only in African leptophlebiid mayflies.