Blue-winged Olive Mayfly vs Brown Drake Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-winged Olive Mayfly | Brown Drake Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Serratella ignita | Ephemera simulans |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Ephemerellidae | Ephemeridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm body | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue-winged Olive Mayfly
A common mayfly of clean rivers and streams with distinctive blue-grey wings. One of the most important mayflies for fly fishing. Nymphs cling to stones in fast water.
Did You Know?
So important to fly fishers that dozens of artificial fly patterns have been designed to imitate its various life stages.
Brown Drake Mayfly
A large brownish mayfly with mottled wings that produces dramatic evening hatches on trout streams. Nymphs burrow in sandy and silty streambeds.
Did You Know?
Brown drake hatches occur over just a few days each year, creating some of the most spectacular dry-fly fishing of the season.