Green Stonefly vs Seychelles Giant Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Stonefly | Seychelles Giant Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alloperla caudata | Seychelleptus seychellarum |
| Order | Plecoptera | Spirostreptida |
| Family | Chloroperlidae | Spirostreptidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 180-250 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Seychelles |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Green Stonefly
A small bright green stonefly found along clean mountain streams in North America. Despite its small size, it is an important indicator of excellent water quality.
Did You Know?
The presence of green stoneflies in a stream is considered strong evidence of pristine water quality by aquatic biologists.
Seychelles Giant Millipede
The largest millipede in the Seychelles reaching up to 25 cm long. It is a slow-moving detritivore found in native forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it coils into a tight spiral and secretes a foul-smelling defensive fluid.