Sallfly vs Small Brown Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallfly | Small Brown Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloroperla tripunctata | Nemoura avicularis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Chloroperlidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| 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.
Small Brown Forestfly
A small brown stonefly of European woodland streams that emerges in spring. Nymphs are detritivores feeding on submerged leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Adults fold their wings flat over the body like a fan, unlike most stoneflies that fold wings along the sides.