Pink Lady Mayfly vs Bush Giant Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Lady Mayfly | Bush Giant Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epeorus vitreus | Uropetala carovei |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Odonata |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Petaluridae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 80-90 mm body length, 130 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pink Lady Mayfly
A pale pinkish mayfly of eastern North American streams with a distinctly two-tailed nymph. Adults have translucent wings with a faint rosy tint.
Did You Know?
The pink coloration of the adult body fades to white within minutes of death.
Bush Giant Dragonfly
New Zealand's largest dragonfly and one of the most ancient dragonfly lineages in the world. Its larvae live in burrows in muddy seepages in native bush for several years. Adults patrol forest clearings and can be heard before they are seen due to their loud wing noise.
Did You Know?
The larvae dig burrows in muddy hillsides and ambush prey from the entrance, spending up to seven years underground before emerging as adults.