Green Drake Mayfly vs Ground Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Drake Mayfly | Ground Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera guttulata | Diplacodes trivialis |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Drake Mayfly
A large and strikingly beautiful mayfly with mottled wings that emerges in late spring. Its hatches on eastern North American streams create some of the year's best fly-fishing opportunities.
Did You Know?
Green drake hatches trigger a feeding frenzy among trout, with even the largest fish rising to the surface.
Ground Skimmer
A small dragonfly that becomes powder-blue with age in males. It is one of the most common dragonflies in tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
It often perches directly on the ground rather than on elevated vegetation like most dragonflies.