Mother of Pearl Caddisfly vs Southern Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother of Pearl Caddisfly | Southern Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mystacides azurea | Aphanicerca capensis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Notonemouridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mother of Pearl Caddisfly
A small iridescent caddisfly with long antennae and pearly blue-green wings. It swarms in large mating flights over lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
The iridescent wing scales of this caddisfly create a shimmering blue-green appearance unique among the Trichoptera.
Southern Stonefly
A small brown stonefly endemic to mountain streams of the Western Cape, South Africa. It belongs to a Southern Hemisphere family with Gondwanan origins.
Did You Know?
Its family Notonemouridae is found only in the Southern Hemisphere, a legacy of the breakup of Gondwana.