Cottonwood Borer vs Graceful Winter Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cottonwood Borer | Graceful Winter Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plectrodera scalator | Capnia gracilaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Capniidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central and eastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cottonwood Borer
A large longhorn beetle with bold black and white patterning and long antennae. Its larvae bore into the roots and lower trunks of cottonwood and willow trees.
Did You Know?
When handled, it produces a loud squeaking sound by rubbing parts of its thorax together.
Graceful Winter Stonefly
A minute stonefly of cold North American headwater streams emerging in winter. Females are often short-winged or wingless.
Did You Know?
Females sacrifice flight ability for greater egg production by reducing or eliminating their wings.