Common Agonum vs South African Brown Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Agonum | South African Brown Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agonum muelleri | Neoperla spio |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Agonum
A sleek, metallic greenish-bronze ground beetle with a smooth, oval body. It is one of the most common ground beetles in European agricultural landscapes and an important aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Studies have found this species can consume over 100 cereal aphids in a single night, making it one of the most valuable natural enemies in wheat fields.
South African Brown Stonefly
A medium-sized brown stonefly found in rivers and streams of southern and eastern Africa. Nymphs are predatory and favor rocky riffles.
Did You Know?
Neoperla is one of the few stonefly genera found across both Africa and tropical Asia.