Oak Pinhole Borer vs Pink Lady Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Pinhole Borer | Pink Lady Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypus cylindrus | Epeorus vitreus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.
Pink Lady Mayfly
A pale pinkish mayfly of eastern North American streams with a distinctly two-tailed nymph. Adults have translucent wings with a faint rosy tint.
Did You Know?
The pink coloration of the adult body fades to white within minutes of death.