Hooked Stonefly vs Southern Salmonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hooked Stonefly | Southern Salmonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agnetina capitata | Neoperla clymene |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| 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.
Southern Salmonfly
A medium-sized stonefly of warm southeastern streams with nocturnal adults. Nymphs are active predators in gravel substrates.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to lights and are often collected far from water at night.