Large Spring Stonefly vs Saharan Silver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Spring Stonefly | Saharan Silver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinocras cephalotes | Cataglyphis bombycina |
| Order | Plecoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 5-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| 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.
Saharan Silver Ant
The fastest ant in the world, sprinting across Saharan sand at midday when predators shelter from the heat. Its body is covered in silvery hairs that reflect sunlight.
Did You Know?
It can cover 100 body lengths per second, making it proportionally one of the fastest animals on Earth.