Small-headed Stonefly vs Chocolate-tip Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small-headed Stonefly | Chocolate-tip Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perlodes microcephala | Clostera curtula |
| Order | Plecoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Perlodidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm body | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small-headed Stonefly
A large spring-emerging stonefly found in clean upland rivers. Nymphs are predatory, feeding on mayfly and midge larvae. An important bioindicator species.
Did You Know?
Nymphs require the cleanest, most oxygen-rich water of any stonefly, making them sensitive pollution indicators.
Chocolate-tip Moth
A small greyish moth with a rich chocolate-brown patch at the tip of each forewing. It rests with its wings wrapped tightly around its body.
Did You Know?
When at rest, it curls its abdomen upward and looks remarkably like a broken twig.