South African Prong-Gill Mayfly vs Trico Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Prong-Gill Mayfly | Trico Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adenophlebia auriculata | Tricorythodes stygiatus |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Leptohyphidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 3-6 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.
Trico Mayfly
A tiny mayfly that forms enormous morning spinner falls over calm streams and rivers. Males have distinctive white bodies with black thoraxes.
Did You Know?
Trico spinner falls create such dense blankets of spent mayflies on the water surface that trout gorge themselves to satiation.