Yellow Drake Mayfly vs Violet Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Drake Mayfly | Violet Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera lutea | Lycaena helle |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Northern and central Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Violet Copper
A tiny butterfly whose males display a vivid violet-purple sheen over coppery-orange wings. It is one of Europe's rarest and most localised coppers.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in western Europe that individual colonies receive specific conservation management plans.