Sallfly vs New Zealand Giant Centipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallfly | New Zealand Giant Centipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloroperla tripunctata | Cormocephalus rubriceps |
| Order | Plecoptera | Scolopendromorpha |
| Family | Chloroperlidae | Scolopendridae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 100-160 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| 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.
New Zealand Giant Centipede
New Zealand's largest centipede, reaching up to 160 mm in length. While not an insect, it is a prominent invertebrate predator found under logs and rocks. It delivers a painful venomous bite and preys on large invertebrates including weta.
Did You Know?
This centipede has been observed catching and eating gecko lizards and large weta that are nearly as big as itself.