Rolled-Wing Stonefly vs Queen Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rolled-Wing Stonefly | Queen Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leuctra geniculata | Danaus gilippus |
| Order | Plecoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Leuctridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-12 mm | 67-78 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern USA, Central and South 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.
Queen Butterfly
A close relative of the Monarch butterfly with similar orange coloring but darker. Found across the Americas. Like the Monarch, it sequesters toxic cardenolides from milkweed.
Did You Know?
A close cousin of the Monarch that is equally toxic but does not undertake the same famous migration.