Sallfly vs Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallfly | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloroperla tripunctata | Scelimena producta |
| Order | Plecoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chloroperlidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
A remarkable semi-aquatic pygmy grasshopper with paddle-like hind legs used for swimming. It dives and swims underwater to feed on aquatic algae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few grasshoppers in the world that can swim underwater, using its flattened hind legs as paddles.