Hellgrammite vs Australian Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hellgrammite | Australian Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nigronia serricornis | Archichauliodes diversus |
| Order | Megaloptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm wingspan | 50-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hellgrammite
A dark-colored dobsonfly whose larvae, known as hellgrammites, are prized as fishing bait. Adults are smaller than Corydalus and have serrated antennae.
Did You Know?
Hellgrammite larvae are so effective as fishing bait that they are commercially collected and sold to anglers.
Australian Dobsonfly
A large, dark dobsonfly found in clean streams across southeastern Australia. Larvae are important predators in cool forest streams.
Did You Know?
It is found on both sides of the Tasman Sea, occurring in both Australia and New Zealand.