Blue-winged Olive Mayfly vs Grizzled Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue-winged Olive Mayfly | Grizzled Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Serratella ignita | Pyrgus malvae |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ephemerellidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm body | 23-29 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (declining in northern range) |
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.
Grizzled Skipper
A tiny butterfly with dark brown wings chequered with white spots, resembling a small moth. It basks with wings spread flat in sheltered spots on warm spring days.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar lives inside a tiny tent made by folding and silk-binding the edge of a leaf.