Yellow Drake Mayfly vs Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Drake Mayfly | Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephemera lutea | Ectobius lapponicus |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Ephemeridae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 6-10 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.
Wood Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach that lives in European leaf litter and never enters buildings.
Did You Know?
Unlike pest species it avoids human habitation and cannot survive indoors.