Short-Tailed Stonefly vs Hooked Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-Tailed Stonefly | Hooked Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyptera risi | Agnetina capitata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Taeniopterygidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hooked Stonefly
A large, patterned stonefly of eastern North American rivers with distinctive hooked anal gills. Nymphs are active nocturnal predators under cobbles.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs are nocturnal, hiding under rocks by day and actively hunting at night.