Hairy Dragonfly vs South African Brown Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Dragonfly | South African Brown Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachytron pratense | Neoperla spio |
| Order | Odonata | Plecoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 54-63mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy Dragonfly
The earliest-emerging hawker dragonfly in Europe, with a distinctively hairy thorax. Males have blue and green markings on a dark body. It flies along ditches and reed-fringed waterways.
Did You Know?
It emerges up to two months earlier than other hawkers, giving it exclusive access to spring insect prey.
South African Brown Stonefly
A medium-sized brown stonefly found in rivers and streams of southern and eastern Africa. Nymphs are predatory and favor rocky riffles.
Did You Know?
Neoperla is one of the few stonefly genera found across both Africa and tropical Asia.