Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket vs Graceful Winter Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket | Graceful Winter Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ellipes minuta | Capnia gracilaria |
| Order | Orthoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Tridactylidae | Capniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket
One of the smallest orthopterans in the world, barely visible to the naked eye. It lives in moist sand and mud along tropical waterways.
Did You Know?
At just 3 mm long, it is smaller than many ants and is easily overlooked even by entomologists specifically searching for it.
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.