Velvet Ameletid Mayfly vs Navel Orangeworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Velvet Ameletid Mayfly | Navel Orangeworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameletus velox | Amyelois transitella |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ameletidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Velvet Ameletid Mayfly
A swift-swimming mayfly of headwater streams known for its velvety-textured nymphal cuticle. Adults emerge in early summer.
Did You Know?
The species name velox means swift, referring to the remarkable swimming speed of the nymphs.
Navel Orangeworm
The most damaging pest of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios in California. Larvae bore into nuts and contaminate them with frass and fungal spores.
Did You Know?
It promotes aflatoxin contamination by introducing Aspergillus fungi into damaged nuts.