Spotted Diving Beetle vs White Miller Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Diving Beetle | White Miller Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphoderus cinereus | Ephoron virgo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Polymitarcyidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Spotted Diving Beetle
A medium-sized diving beetle with distinctive mottled brown and cream patterning. It inhabits clean, well-vegetated ponds and lakes across Europe.
Did You Know?
Its camouflage pattern makes it almost invisible against the mottled bottom of weedy ponds.
White Miller Mayfly
A white-bodied European mayfly that emerges in enormous synchronized swarms at dusk. Females are unique among mayflies in that they moult directly into the spinner stage.
Did You Know?
Swarms at bridges and streetlights can be so thick they cause traffic hazards.