Sallfly vs Short-Tailed Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallfly | Short-Tailed Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloroperla tripunctata | Brachyptera risi |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Chloroperlidae | Taeniopterygidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Short-Tailed Stonefly
A medium-sized early-emerging stonefly with notably short cerci. It hatches in late winter and early spring across European rivers.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first insects to emerge each year, often appearing while rivers still have ice margins.