Needle Stonefly vs Willow Calligrapha
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Needle Stonefly | Willow Calligrapha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra fusca | Calligrapha multipunctata bigsbyana |
| Order | Plecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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.
Willow Calligrapha
A subspecies of Calligrapha with pale elytra marked with elongated dark spots and dashes. It is associated with willow trees along waterways in North America.
Did You Know?
Calligrapha beetles are a model system for studying pattern formation in biology, as no two individuals share the same elytral markings.