Large Spring Stonefly vs Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Spring Stonefly | Golden-Ringed Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinocras cephalotes | Cordulegaster boltonii |
| Order | Plecoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Perlidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 76-84 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| 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.
Golden-Ringed Dragonfly
The longest dragonfly in Britain, adorned with bold black and yellow rings along its body. Females have a conspicuous ovipositor used to inject eggs into stream beds.
Did You Know?
The larvae of golden-ringed dragonflies live buried in stream sediment for up to five years before emerging as adults, ambushing prey from their sandy hideouts.