Large Spring Stonefly vs Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Spring Stonefly | Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinocras cephalotes | Nemoura cambrica |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Spring Stonefly
One of the largest European stoneflies with a distinctively broad, flattened head. Nymphs are apex invertebrate predators in upland streams.
Did You Know?
Despite their large wings, adults are poor fliers and prefer to run along streamside rocks.
Forestfly
A small brown stonefly associated with forested Welsh and British streams. Nymphs have distinctive cervical gills and feed on leaf detritus.
Did You Know?
The species was first described from specimens collected in Wales, giving it the name cambrica.