Hooked Stonefly vs Prostoia Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hooked Stonefly | Prostoia Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agnetina capitata | Prostoia besametsa |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hooked Stonefly
A large, patterned stonefly of eastern North American rivers with distinctive hooked anal gills. Nymphs are active nocturnal predators under cobbles.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs are nocturnal, hiding under rocks by day and actively hunting at night.
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.