Harvester Butterfly vs South African Brown Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harvester Butterfly | South African Brown Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Feniseca tarquinius | Neoperla spio |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 28-33 mm wingspan | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harvester Butterfly
The only carnivorous butterfly in North America, whose caterpillar feeds on woolly aphids rather than plants. Adults are small and orange-brown with dark spotting.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar camouflages itself with the waxy white filaments of its aphid prey while feeding.
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.