Mountain Flathead Mayfly vs Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Flathead Mayfly | Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cinygmula ramaleyi | Pararge xiphioides |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Flathead Mayfly
An alpine mayfly restricted to high-elevation cold streams in the Rocky Mountains. Nymphs feed on diatom films on boulder surfaces.
Did You Know?
This species cannot survive in water temperatures above 15 degrees Celsius.
Tenerife Speckled Wood Butterfly
A brown butterfly with orange eyespot patches endemic to the western Canary Islands. It flies in shaded laurel forest clearings.
Did You Know?
Males defend sun patches on the forest floor, chasing away any intruding butterflies.