Pink Lady Mayfly vs New Zealand Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Lady Mayfly | New Zealand Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epeorus vitreus | Deleatidium lillii |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | 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.
New Zealand Mayfly
The most abundant and widespread mayfly genus in New Zealand. Nymphs dominate the invertebrate fauna of stony streams throughout both islands.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly used bioindicator insect for water quality testing in New Zealand.