Quill Gordon Mayfly vs New Zealand Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Quill Gordon Mayfly | New Zealand Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epeorus pleuralis | Deleatidium lillii |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Quill Gordon Mayfly
A medium-sized flat-bodied mayfly that clings to rocks in fast Appalachian streams. It is one of the first major mayfly hatches of the spring season.
Did You Know?
Quill Gordon nymphs have only two tails instead of the three found in most mayfly species.
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.