Small Spurwing Mayfly vs Pond Olive Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Spurwing Mayfly | Pond Olive Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centroptilum luteolum | Cloeon dipterum |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Baetidae | Baetidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Did You Know?
Unlike most mayflies that swarm over water, small spurwings often emerge individually and drift with the current.
Pond Olive Mayfly
One of the few mayflies that breeds in still water including garden ponds and rain barrels. Unusually for a mayfly, females are ovoviviparous.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only mayflies that gives birth to live nymphs rather than laying eggs, a unique trait in the order.