South African Dobsonfly vs South African Alderfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South African Dobsonfly | South African Alderfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taeniochauliodes ochraceus | Leptosialis africana |
| Order | Megaloptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Sialidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm body | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
South African Dobsonfly
A large dobsonfly from southern African rivers with broad amber-tinged wings.
Did You Know?
Its hellgrammite larvae are important predators in South African freshwater ecosystems.
South African Alderfly
One of the few alderfly species found in the Southern Hemisphere, occurring in clean mountain streams of South Africa. Adults are small with dark wings.
Did You Know?
Southern Hemisphere alderflies are so rare and poorly studied that basic aspects of their biology remain unknown to science.