Russet-tipped Clubtail vs New Zealand Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Russet-tipped Clubtail | New Zealand Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus plagiatus | Zelandoperla decorata |
| Order | Odonata | Plecoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Gripopterygidae |
| Size | 50-58 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.
New Zealand Stonefly
An endemic New Zealand stonefly found in clean, fast-flowing streams. The aquatic nymphs are important indicators of water quality. Adults are poor fliers and often found resting on streamside vegetation. Stonefly diversity in New Zealand is remarkably high.
Did You Know?
New Zealand stoneflies are such sensitive indicators of water quality that their absence from a stream is a reliable sign of pollution or degradation.