Large Spring Stonefly vs Nebria Streamside Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Spring Stonefly | Nebria Streamside Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinocras cephalotes | Nebria brevicollis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Introduced to North America and New Zealand |
| 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.
Nebria Streamside Beetle
A very common European ground beetle often found near streams and in damp habitats. It is active year-round including during mild winter nights.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few ground beetles that breeds in autumn and is active throughout the winter months.