South African Prong-Gill Mayfly vs Blue Quill
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Prong-Gill Mayfly | Blue Quill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adenophlebia auriculata | Paraleptophlebia guttata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South African Prong-Gill Mayfly
A mayfly endemic to southern African mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive forked gills used for respiration in oxygen-rich rapids.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely forked gills are found only in African leptophlebiid mayflies.
Blue Quill
A delicate spring-emerging mayfly with bluish-gray body coloring. Nymphs prefer riffles with abundant leaf detritus in clean streams.
Did You Know?
Anglers consider it one of the most important early-season hatches on trout streams.