Large Spring Stonefly vs Rolled-Wing Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Spring Stonefly | Rolled-Wing Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinocras cephalotes | Leuctra geniculata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Leuctridae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| 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.
Rolled-Wing Stonefly
A small autumn-emerging stonefly with wings rolled around the body. It is one of the few stoneflies that hatches in late summer and autumn.
Did You Know?
This stonefly has an unusual life cycle, emerging as an adult in autumn rather than the spring emergence typical of most stonefly species.