South African Prong-Gill Mayfly vs Yellow Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Prong-Gill Mayfly | Yellow Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adenophlebia auriculata | Ephemera lutea |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 18-25 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.
Yellow Drake Mayfly
One of the largest mayflies in eastern North America with a pale greenish body. Nymphs live in burrows in the silty bottoms of clean streams.
Did You Know?
Adults live only a few hours but their emergence creates one of the most anticipated fishing events of the year.