Long-Tailed Mayfly vs Brown Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-Tailed Mayfly | Brown Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palingenia longicauda | Ephemera simulans |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Palingeniidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 30-40 mm body; 60-80 mm cerci | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Long-Tailed Mayfly
The largest European mayfly with body and cerci reaching over 120 mm. Its spectacular mass hatches on the Tisza River are a famous natural phenomenon.
Did You Know?
The annual "Tisza bloom" of this mayfly along the Tisza River lasts only a few hours but has been celebrated in Hungarian culture for generations.
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.