Rain Fly vs Sallfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rain Fly | Sallfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haematopota crassicornis | Chloroperla tripunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Chloroperlidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rain Fly
A medium-sized cleg with mottled grey wings and iridescent green eyes. It is most active in humid overcast weather before thunderstorms.
Did You Know?
Its activity increases dramatically before rainstorms, hence the common name 'rain fly'.
Sallfly
A small, bright green stonefly with three distinctive dark spots on its head. It is common in clean European upland streams during spring.
Did You Know?
The three dark dots on its head give this species its Latin name tripunctata, meaning three-spotted.