Hellgrammite vs Western Fishfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hellgrammite | Western Fishfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nigronia serricornis | Neohermes filicornis |
| Order | Megaloptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Western North America |
| 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.
Western Fishfly
A western North American fishfly with feathery antennae and brownish wings. Adults are attracted to lights near streams where their larvae develop.
Did You Know?
Fishflies are distinguished from dobsonflies by their feathery antennae and lack of massive mandibles in males.