Pygmy Mole Cricket vs Green Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Mole Cricket | Green Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tridactylus variegatus | Ephemera guttulata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Tridactylidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pygmy Mole Cricket
A tiny mole cricket that lives along sandy stream banks and lake margins. It has miniature digging forelegs and can jump remarkable distances for its size.
Did You Know?
Despite being only a few millimeters long, it can launch itself over 30 centimeters into the air using spring-loaded hind legs.
Green Drake Mayfly
A large and strikingly beautiful mayfly with mottled wings that emerges in late spring. Its hatches on eastern North American streams create some of the year's best fly-fishing opportunities.
Did You Know?
Green drake hatches trigger a feeding frenzy among trout, with even the largest fish rising to the surface.