Giant Michigan Mayfly vs Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Michigan Mayfly | Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hexagenia bilineata | Tettix japonica |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Japan, Korea, China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Michigan Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly with two dark stripes on its thorax. Nymphs dig into soft clay and silt bottoms of large rivers.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences along the Great Lakes have caused road closures due to the slippery accumulation of millions of dead adults.
Angular-winged Pygmy Grasshopper
A small, dark pygmy grasshopper found across East Asia. It is one of the most studied tetrigids in Japanese orthopteran research.
Did You Know?
Japanese researchers have documented color polymorphism in this species with over a dozen distinct color morphs in a single population.