Prostoia Forestfly vs Hooked Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Prostoia Forestfly | Hooked Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prostoia besametsa | Agnetina capitata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Perlidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.
Hooked Stonefly
A large, patterned stonefly of eastern North American rivers with distinctive hooked anal gills. Nymphs are active nocturnal predators under cobbles.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs are nocturnal, hiding under rocks by day and actively hunting at night.