Light Cahill Mayfly vs Painted Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Light Cahill Mayfly | Painted Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heptagenia solitaria | Libellula semifasciata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 40-47 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Light Cahill Mayfly
A pale-colored mayfly highly prized by fly fishers for imitating hatches. Nymphs prefer moderate current over gravel substrates.
Did You Know?
The Light Cahill dry fly pattern, designed to mimic this species, has been used since the 1880s.
Painted Skimmer
An attractive dragonfly with amber-tinted wings marked by brown bands and spots. It is an early-season flier in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest dragonflies to emerge in spring across the eastern United States.