Green Drake Mayfly vs Perlodes Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Drake Mayfly | Perlodes Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera guttulata | Perlodes microcephalus |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Perlodes Stonefly
A striking patterned stonefly with yellow and brown markings found across Europe. Nymphs are active predators that emerge in spring.
Did You Know?
Males communicate with potential mates by vibrating their bodies against the substrate to produce drumming signals.