Forestfly vs Sallfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forestfly | Sallfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoura cambrica | Chloroperla tripunctata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Chloroperlidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forestfly
A small brown stonefly associated with forested Welsh and British streams. Nymphs have distinctive cervical gills and feed on leaf detritus.
Did You Know?
The species was first described from specimens collected in Wales, giving it the name cambrica.
Sallfly
A small, bright green stonefly with three distinctive dark spots on its head. It is common in clean European upland streams during spring.
Did You Know?
The three dark dots on its head give this species its Latin name tripunctata, meaning three-spotted.