Needlefly vs Dragon Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Needlefly | Dragon Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra inermis | Sericinus montela |
| Order | Plecoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 52-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | China, Korea, Russian Far East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Needlefly
A slender stonefly that rolls its wings tightly around its body at rest, resembling a needle. Nymphs shred leaf litter in small streams.
Did You Know?
The tightly rolled wings make the adult appear to have no wings at all when viewed from above.
Dragon Swallowtail
A delicate white swallowtail with black veins and red spots, bearing long spatulate tails. It has a weak fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It belongs to a primitive lineage of swallowtails that diverged from other papilionids over 60 million years ago.