Green Drake Mayfly vs Pink Lady Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Drake Mayfly | Pink Lady Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera guttulata | Epeorus vitreus |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| 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.
Pink Lady Mayfly
A pale pinkish mayfly of eastern North American streams with a distinctly two-tailed nymph. Adults have translucent wings with a faint rosy tint.
Did You Know?
The pink coloration of the adult body fades to white within minutes of death.