Western Ameletid Mayfly vs Scalloped Hook-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Ameletid Mayfly | Scalloped Hook-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameletus cooki | Falcaria lacertinaria |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ameletidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Ameletid Mayfly
A streamlined mayfly found in cold mountain streams of the Pacific Northwest. Nymphs are agile swimmers that dart between cobbles in riffles.
Did You Know?
Nymphs are strong enough swimmers to move upstream against moderate currents.
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.