Scarlet Tiger Moth vs Trico Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Tiger Moth | Trico Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callimorpha dominula | Tricorythodes stygiatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Leptohyphidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet Tiger Moth
A striking day-flying moth with black forewings spotted with white and yellow, and brilliant scarlet hindwings. It played a key role in ecological genetics research.
Did You Know?
E.B. Ford used this species for his pioneering studies on genetic polymorphism and ecological genetics.
Trico Mayfly
A tiny mayfly that forms enormous morning spinner falls over calm streams and rivers. Males have distinctive white bodies with black thoraxes.
Did You Know?
Trico spinner falls create such dense blankets of spent mayflies on the water surface that trout gorge themselves to satiation.