New Zealand Stonefly vs Versine Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Stonefly | Versine Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zelandoperla decorata | Eurycnema versirubra |
| Order | Plecoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Gripopterygidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 12-20 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
New Zealand Stonefly
An endemic New Zealand stonefly found in clean, fast-flowing streams. The aquatic nymphs are important indicators of water quality. Adults are poor fliers and often found resting on streamside vegetation. Stonefly diversity in New Zealand is remarkably high.
Did You Know?
New Zealand stoneflies are such sensitive indicators of water quality that their absence from a stream is a reliable sign of pollution or degradation.
Versine Stick Insect
A large, bright green Australian stick insect with red coloring at the base of its wings. It is frequently encountered in suburban gardens.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'red-winged stick insect' due to its bright red wing bases visible during flight.