Long-tailed Skipper vs Brown Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Skipper | Brown Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urbanus proteus | Ephemera simulans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 43-55 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central and South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-tailed Skipper
A striking skipper with iridescent blue-green body and wing bases and long tail-like projections on the hindwings. It is a strong flier and occasional migrant.
Did You Know?
Known as the bean leaf roller because the caterpillar folds bean leaves into tubular shelters.
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.