Harlequin Cockroach vs Brown Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Cockroach | Brown Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neostylopyga rhombifolia | Ephemera simulans |
| Order | Blattodea | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Hawaii, Mexico | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harlequin Cockroach
A strikingly patterned cockroach with dark brown and yellow markings on its body. It is a peridomestic species found in tropical Asia and has spread to warm urban areas.
Did You Know?
Its bold geometric color pattern makes it one of the most visually distinctive household cockroach species.
Brown Drake Mayfly
A large brownish mayfly with mottled wings that produces dramatic evening hatches on trout streams. Nymphs burrow in sandy and silty streambeds.
Did You Know?
Brown drake hatches occur over just a few days each year, creating some of the most spectacular dry-fly fishing of the season.