Yellow May Dun vs Burmese Flower Mantis

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Yellow May Dun Burmese Flower Mantis
Scientific Name Heptagenia sulphurea Creobroter urbanus
Order Ephemeroptera Mantodea
Family Heptageniidae Hymenopodidae
Size 10-15 mm 25-35 mm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Gardens
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions Europe Myanmar, Thailand, Laos
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Yellow May Dun

A bright sulfur-yellow mayfly common across European rivers during early summer. Its flat nymphs are adapted to fast-flowing water on stony substrates.

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Did You Know?

The striking yellow color of this mayfly makes it one of the most easily recognizable species on European rivers.

Burmese Flower Mantis

A small, adaptable flower mantis found in Myanmar and neighboring regions. It is one of the few Creobroter species that commonly inhabits urban gardens.

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Did You Know?

Its species name 'urbanus' reflects its unusual tolerance for human-modified habitats.