Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle vs Yellow Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle | Yellow Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blackburnia hawaiiensis | Ephemera lutea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii - Big Island) | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Blackburnia Hawaiian Ground Beetle
An endemic Hawaiian ground beetle found in montane forests on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is a nocturnal predator that hunts among leaf litter and under bark. The genus Blackburnia is endemic to Hawaii and represents one of the most spectacular insect radiations in the islands.
Did You Know?
The genus Blackburnia has diversified into over 130 species across the Hawaiian Islands, all evolved from a single colonizing ancestor.
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.