Small Brown Forestfly vs Glacial Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Brown Forestfly | Glacial Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoura avicularis | Leuctra alpina |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Leuctridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 6-9 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Alps, Pyrenees |
| 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.
Glacial Stonefly
A small, slender stonefly found in the coldest alpine headwater streams. Its needle-like wings are rolled tightly around its body at rest.
Did You Know?
Its rolled-wing resting posture gives the family its common name of needle flies.