Rolled-Wing Stonefly vs American Needlefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rolled-Wing Stonefly | American Needlefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra geniculata | Leuctra tenuis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Leuctridae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rolled-Wing Stonefly
A small autumn-emerging stonefly with wings rolled around the body. It is one of the few stoneflies that hatches in late summer and autumn.
Did You Know?
This stonefly has an unusual life cycle, emerging as an adult in autumn rather than the spring emergence typical of most stonefly species.
American Needlefly
A delicate needle-thin stonefly of Appalachian headwater streams. Nymphs are important processors of autumn-shed leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Multiple Leuctra species can coexist in the same stream by emerging at different times of year.