Small Square-Gilled Mayfly vs Singing Water Boatman
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Square-Gilled Mayfly | Singing Water Boatman |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caenis luctuosa | Micronecta scholtzi |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Caenidae | Corixidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 2 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Square-Gilled Mayfly
A minute mayfly with distinctive square-shaped gills on its nymphs. Adults swarm in enormous numbers near water at twilight.
Did You Know?
The enlarged second gill plate acts as a protective cover over the remaining delicate gills.
Singing Water Boatman
The loudest animal relative to body size on Earth. This 2 mm aquatic bug produces mating calls reaching 99.2 decibels by rubbing its genitalia against its abdomen.
Did You Know?
This tiny water bug produces 99 dB of sound by stridulating with its penis — making it the loudest animal relative to body size, and earning it a Guinness World Record.