Lake Stonefly vs Clipper Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lake Stonefly | Clipper Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaleuctra complicata | Parthenos sylvia |
| Order | Plecoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 90-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Lake Stonefly
A rare stonefly found in cold mountain lake outlets and spring-fed streams.
Did You Know?
Its restricted cold-water habitat makes it vulnerable to climate warming.
Clipper Butterfly
A powerful gliding butterfly with broad wings marked in pale blue-green, brown, and white. It has a distinctive sailing flight style, gliding on stiffly held wings between trees.
Did You Know?
It exists in multiple color forms across its range, with wing colors varying from bluish-green to honey-brown in different regions.