Golubatz Fly vs Stripetail Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golubatz Fly | Stripetail Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Simulium colombaschense | Isoperla bilineata |
| Order | Diptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Simuliidae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golubatz Fly
A historically devastating European black fly named after the Serbian town of Golubac. Larvae develop in the fast waters of the Danube River system.
Did You Know?
In 1923, a massive emergence killed over 16,000 cattle, horses, and other livestock along the Danube in a single event.
Stripetail Stonefly
A yellow-green stonefly with two distinctive dark stripes on its tails. It is common in clean North American streams during spring.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively striped cerci make it one of the easiest North American stoneflies to identify.