Embossed Stonefly vs Southern Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Embossed Stonefly | Southern Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragnetina immarginata | Aphanicerca capensis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Notonemouridae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Embossed Stonefly
A large patterned stonefly of clean eastern streams with raised body markings. Nymphs are top predators among stream cobble invertebrate communities.
Did You Know?
Nymphs moult up to 30 times before reaching adulthood, far more than most aquatic insects.
Southern Stonefly
A small brown stonefly endemic to mountain streams of the Western Cape, South Africa. It belongs to a Southern Hemisphere family with Gondwanan origins.
Did You Know?
Its family Notonemouridae is found only in the Southern Hemisphere, a legacy of the breakup of Gondwana.