Pedician Crane Fly vs Winter Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pedician Crane Fly | Winter Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedicia rivosa | Taeniopteryx burksi |
| Order | Diptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Pediciidae | Taeniopterygidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm body length | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pedician Crane Fly
A large, mottled-winged crane fly whose predatory larvae hunt invertebrates in wet mud and stream margins. Adults are often found resting on vegetation near flowing water.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae that eat decaying matter, its larvae are voracious predators that ambush worms and insect larvae in mud.
Winter Stonefly
A dark-colored stonefly that emerges during winter months when few other aquatic insects are active. Adults can be found walking on snow near streams.
Did You Know?
Winter stoneflies are among the very few insects that emerge as adults during the coldest months of the year.