Vampire Moth vs Green Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vampire Moth | Green Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calyptra thalictri | Ephemera guttulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vampire Moth
A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.
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.