Rolled-Wing Stonefly vs Large Oak Cynipid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rolled-Wing Stonefly | Large Oak Cynipid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra geniculata | Cynips quercusfolii |
| Order | Plecoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 2.5–4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Large Oak Cynipid
A gall wasp that induces cherry-sized galls on the undersides of oak leaves. The galls turn from green to red as they mature in autumn.
Did You Know?
The colorful galls were historically known as 'oak cherries' and were sometimes mistaken for real fruit by children.