Slender Groundhopper vs Pale Morning Dun
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Groundhopper | Pale Morning Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetrix subulata | Ephemerella excrucians |
| Order | Orthoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Ephemerellidae |
| Size | 9-14 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Slender Groundhopper
A small, fully-winged pygmy grasshopper found near water in marshy and boggy habitats across the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike many groundhoppers, it can fly well and readily colonizes new wetland sites.
Did You Know?
It can swim and even submerge briefly to escape predators, unusual behavior for a grasshopper.
Pale Morning Dun
A small pale yellowish mayfly that hatches in large numbers on western North American streams during late spring. It is a crucial food source for trout.
Did You Know?
Pale morning duns often hatch in such dense swarms that trout become highly selective, ignoring all but perfect imitations.