Lake Stonefly vs Western Glacier Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lake Stonefly | Western Glacier Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaleuctra complicata | Zapada glacier |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Glacier National Park, Montana |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
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.
Western Glacier Stonefly
A cold-specialist stonefly found only in glacier-fed streams in Glacier National Park. It is threatened by the retreat of mountain glaciers.
Did You Know?
It may become one of the first insects driven to extinction by climate change as glaciers disappear.