Small Spurwing Mayfly vs Borneo River Cruiser

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Small Spurwing Mayfly Borneo River Cruiser
Scientific Name Centroptilum luteolum Macromia cingulata
Order Ephemeroptera Odonata
Family Baetidae Macromiidae
Size 5-8 mm 7-8.5 cm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Rivers & Streams
Diet Detritivores Predators
Regions Europe Malaysia, Indonesia
Conservation Least Concern Vulnerable

Small Spurwing Mayfly

A tiny, elegant mayfly with a distinctive spur on its hindwing. It is widespread in European streams and rivers with good water quality.

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Did You Know?

Unlike most mayflies that swarm over water, small spurwings often emerge individually and drift with the current.

Borneo River Cruiser

A large fast-flying dragonfly of pristine river systems in Borneo. It patrols long stretches of river with a distinctive cruising flight pattern.

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Did You Know?

River cruiser dragonflies rarely perch, spending almost their entire adult life on the wing.