Tunisian Desert Mantis vs Blue-winged Olive Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tunisian Desert Mantis | Blue-winged Olive Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eremiaphila berndstiewi | Serratella ignita |
| Order | Mantodea | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Eremiaphilidae | Ephemerellidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 7-10 mm body |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Tunisia | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Tunisian Desert Mantis
A recently described desert mantis from southern Tunisia. It has an extremely flattened body that helps it hide under stones and in crevices.
Did You Know?
It was only described as a new species in 2012, showing how poorly known desert mantises remain.
Blue-winged Olive Mayfly
A common mayfly of clean rivers and streams with distinctive blue-grey wings. One of the most important mayflies for fly fishing. Nymphs cling to stones in fast water.
Did You Know?
So important to fly fishers that dozens of artificial fly patterns have been designed to imitate its various life stages.