White-Gloved Howdy vs Giant Michigan Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-Gloved Howdy | Giant Michigan Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isonychia sadleri | Hexagenia bilineata |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Isonychiidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-Gloved Howdy
Named for the white tips of its forelegs resembling gloves. Nymphs are powerful swimmers found in fast-flowing Appalachian streams.
Did You Know?
The distinctive white-tipped forelegs are visible even in flight, giving rise to the fanciful common name.
Giant Michigan Mayfly
A large burrowing mayfly with two dark stripes on its thorax. Nymphs dig into soft clay and silt bottoms of large rivers.
Did You Know?
Mass emergences along the Great Lakes have caused road closures due to the slippery accumulation of millions of dead adults.