White Miller Mayfly vs Pedilus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Miller Mayfly | Pedilus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephoron virgo | Notoxus monoceros |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Polymitarcyidae | Anthicidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Miller Mayfly
A white-bodied European mayfly that emerges in enormous synchronized swarms at dusk. Females are unique among mayflies in that they moult directly into the spinner stage.
Did You Know?
Swarms at bridges and streetlights can be so thick they cause traffic hazards.
Pedilus Beetle
A small ant-like beetle with a distinctive forward-pointing horn on the thorax. Found on sandy ground and under debris. The horn function is unknown but may be used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males bear a prominent forward-pointing thoracic horn whose function remains a mystery to entomologists.