Small Brown Forestfly vs Forestfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Brown Forestfly | Forestfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoura avicularis | Nemoura cambrica |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Forestfly
A small brown stonefly associated with forested Welsh and British streams. Nymphs have distinctive cervical gills and feed on leaf detritus.
Did You Know?
The species was first described from specimens collected in Wales, giving it the name cambrica.