Chinese Dobsonfly vs North American Alderfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chinese Dobsonfly | North American Alderfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoneuromus ignobilis | Sialis infumata |
| Order | Megaloptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Sialidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm body | 15-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chinese Dobsonfly
A large dark-colored dobsonfly found in streams across China and Southeast Asia. It is less well known than its North American relatives but equally impressive in size.
Did You Know?
In parts of China, dobsonfly larvae are collected from streams and used in traditional medicine as a remedy for various ailments.
North American Alderfly
A small, dark-winged alderfly common near ponds and slow streams across eastern North America. Adults are clumsy fliers often found resting on streamside plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae spend one to two years burrowing in pond mud before emerging for a brief adult life of just days.