Green Drake Mayfly vs Silvestri Angel Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Drake Mayfly | Silvestri Angel Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera guttulata | Zorotypus silvestrii |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Zoraptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Zorotypidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Silvestri Angel Insect
A tropical zorapteran found in Central American forests. It lives in small colonies under loose bark and feeds on fungal hyphae.
Did You Know?
Despite being described over a century ago, the biology of most angel insect species remains largely unknown.