Needle Stonefly vs Sallfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Needle Stonefly | Sallfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra fusca | Chloroperla tripunctata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Chloroperlidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Needle Stonefly
A small slender stonefly that rolls its wings tightly around its body at rest, giving it a needle-like appearance. Common in small streams across Europe.
Did You Know?
Needle stoneflies are among the most pollution-sensitive aquatic insects and disappear quickly from streams affected by acid rain.
Sallfly
A small, bright green stonefly with three distinctive dark spots on its head. It is common in clean European upland streams during spring.
Did You Know?
The three dark dots on its head give this species its Latin name tripunctata, meaning three-spotted.