March Brown Mayfly vs South African Prong-Gill Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | March Brown Mayfly | South African Prong-Gill Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhithrogena germanica | Adenophlebia auriculata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| 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.
South African Prong-Gill Mayfly
A mayfly endemic to southern African mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive forked gills used for respiration in oxygen-rich rapids.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely forked gills are found only in African leptophlebiid mayflies.