Golden Stonefly vs Striped Hawkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Stonefly | Striped Hawkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calineuria californica | Hyles livornica |
| Order | Plecoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | Wingspan 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Stonefly
A large predatory stonefly with a golden-brown body found in western North American rivers. Its nymphs are active hunters on the streambed.
Did You Know?
Golden stonefly nymphs are apex predators of the streambed, hunting mayfly and caddisfly larvae among the cobbles.
Striped Hawkmoth
A streamlined hawk-moth with olive-brown forewings crossed by pale veins and pink-banded hindwings. It is a strong migrant covering thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
It migrates northward from Africa each spring and has been recorded flying non-stop across the Sahara Desert.