March Brown Mayfly vs Coffin Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | March Brown Mayfly | Coffin Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhithrogena germanica | Conicera tibialis |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Diptera |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Phoridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
March Brown Mayfly
A spring-emerging mayfly with a brownish body and two tails, historically important to European fly fishing. Its flat nymphs cling to rocks in fast water.
Did You Know?
This species has declined significantly in many European rivers due to pollution and is now considered an indicator of water quality.
Coffin Fly
A tiny humpbacked fly capable of burrowing through soil to reach buried remains. It is of forensic importance as it can colonize remains inaccessible to other insects.
Did You Know?
It can burrow through over a meter of soil to reach a food source below ground.