Needlefly vs Stripetail Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Needlefly | Stripetail Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra inermis | Isoperla bilineata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Stripetail Stonefly
A yellow-green stonefly with two distinctive dark stripes on its tails. It is common in clean North American streams during spring.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively striped cerci make it one of the easiest North American stoneflies to identify.