Large Spring Stonefly vs Western Glacier Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Spring Stonefly | Western Glacier Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinocras cephalotes | Zapada glacier |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Glacier National Park, Montana |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Western Glacier Stonefly
A cold-specialist stonefly found only in glacier-fed streams in Glacier National Park. It is threatened by the retreat of mountain glaciers.
Did You Know?
It may become one of the first insects driven to extinction by climate change as glaciers disappear.