Malagasy Dobsonfly vs Brown Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Dobsonfly | Brown Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neochauliodes madagascariensis | Ephemera simulans |
| Order | Megaloptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 40-60 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Malagasy Dobsonfly
A large, brown-winged insect with broad wings held tent-like over the body at rest. Males may have elongated mandibles. Larvae are aquatic and known as hellgrammites.
Did You Know?
The aquatic larvae are considered indicators of clean water quality, as they cannot tolerate polluted streams.
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.