Glacial Stonefly vs Prostoia Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glacial Stonefly | Prostoia Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra alpina | Prostoia besametsa |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm body length | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glacial Stonefly
A small, slender stonefly found in the coldest alpine headwater streams. Its needle-like wings are rolled tightly around its body at rest.
Did You Know?
Its rolled-wing resting posture gives the family its common name of needle flies.
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.