Olive Drake Mayfly vs Giant Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Olive Drake Mayfly | Giant Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera lineata | Tetrodontophora bielanensis |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Collembola |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 6.0-9.0 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Olive Drake Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly with distinctive mottled brown wings. Nymphs excavate U-shaped burrows in sandy stream bottoms.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences at dusk can be so dense they appear on weather radar.
Giant Springtail
One of the largest springtails in the world, with a metallic blue body. It lives in forest soil and leaf litter in Central Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 9 mm long, this species is a giant among springtails which typically measure less than 2 mm.