Lake Stonefly vs Mountain Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lake Stonefly | Mountain Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaleuctra complicata | Blepharicera capitata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.