Japanese Burrowing Mayfly vs South American Giant Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Burrowing Mayfly | South American Giant Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera japonica | Campsurus major |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Polymitarcyidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, East Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Burrowing Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly native to Japanese rivers and streams. It emerges in large numbers during early summer evenings.
Did You Know?
It is culturally significant in Japan, where mayfly emergence has been celebrated in poetry for centuries.
South American Giant Mayfly
A large tropical mayfly found in South American rivers and floodplains. Males have distinctive elongated forelegs used for grasping females during mating flights.
Did You Know?
Its mass emergences from Amazonian rivers provide a critical food pulse for fish and birds.