Spur-throated Locust vs Green Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spur-throated Locust | Green Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Austracris guttulosa | Ephemera guttulata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 50-75 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spur-throated Locust
A large Australian locust named for the distinctive spur on its throat. It is a major agricultural pest in northern and eastern Australia, particularly damaging to sorghum and other grain crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike the plague locust, spur-throated locusts are primarily solitary but can form dense bands when conditions are favourable.
Green Drake Mayfly
A large and strikingly beautiful mayfly with mottled wings that emerges in late spring. Its hatches on eastern North American streams create some of the year's best fly-fishing opportunities.
Did You Know?
Green drake hatches trigger a feeding frenzy among trout, with even the largest fish rising to the surface.