Sallow Kitten vs Angler's Curse Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow Kitten | Angler's Curse Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Furcula furcula | Caenis rivulorum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Caenidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow Kitten
A small, fluffy white moth with delicate grey markings. Named for its resemblance to a small cat. Larvae have tail filaments like the puss moth. Found near willow and sallow.
Did You Know?
A diminutive relative of the puss moth, whose caterpillars share the same tail-whipping defensive behavior.
Angler's Curse Mayfly
A tiny mayfly nicknamed for frustrating anglers who cannot imitate it on hook. Nymphs burrow in fine sediments of slow rivers and streams.
Did You Know?
At just a few millimeters long, trout feed on them voraciously but anglers struggle to tie flies small enough to match.