Yellow Drake Mayfly vs Short-winged Mold Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Drake Mayfly | Short-winged Mold Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera lutea | Pselaphus heisei |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Drake Mayfly
One of the largest mayflies in eastern North America with a pale greenish body. Nymphs live in burrows in the silty bottoms of clean streams.
Did You Know?
Adults live only a few hours but their emergence creates one of the most anticipated fishing events of the year.
Short-winged Mold Beetle
A tiny rove beetle with clubbed antennae that feeds on mites in leaf litter and soil. Its short wing cases and ant-like body make it distinctive.
Did You Know?
It possesses specialized antennal clubs covered in sensory pits used for detecting prey in total darkness.