Notched-mouth Ground Beetle vs Sweltsa Green Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Notched-mouth Ground Beetle | Sweltsa Green Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicheirus dilatatus | Sweltsa borealis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Chloroperlidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Notched-mouth Ground Beetle
A large southern African ground beetle with powerful mandibles and a robust body. It is a formidable predator found in savanna and bushveld regions.
Did You Know?
Its mandibles are strong enough to crack open the shells of large land snails.
Sweltsa Green Stonefly
A small northern green stonefly found in cold boreal and montane streams. Nymphs prey on early-instar chironomids and other tiny larvae.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most cold-adapted stoneflies and can be active in near-freezing water.