Small Amber Spinner vs Quill Gordon Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Amber Spinner | Quill Gordon Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caenis macrura | Epeorus pleuralis |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Caenidae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Amber Spinner
A tiny mayfly whose amber-colored spinners fall to the water in dense clouds. Nymphs live among fine sediments in slow-flowing water.
Did You Know?
Spinner falls can be so dense they coat the water surface like a film, triggering frenzied fish feeding.
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.