Green Lestes vs Springfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Lestes | Springfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lestes viridis | Isoperla signata |
| Order | Odonata | Plecoptera |
| Family | Lestidae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.
Springfly
A spring-emerging stonefly of fast-flowing European streams. Nymphs are active hunters that pursue prey among streambed gravels.
Did You Know?
Males locate females by producing species-specific vibrations that travel through the substrate.