South American Dobsonfly vs Stripetail Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Dobsonfly | Stripetail Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloronia hieroglyphica | Isoperla bilineata |
| Order | Megaloptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 60-90 mm wingspan | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | South America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
South American Dobsonfly
A large, distinctively patterned dobsonfly from South American mountain streams. Its wings bear intricate markings resembling hieroglyphic script.
Did You Know?
Its elaborately patterned wings inspired the species name hieroglyphica.
Stripetail Stonefly
A yellow-green stonefly with two distinctive dark stripes on its tails. It is common in clean North American streams during spring.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively striped cerci make it one of the easiest North American stoneflies to identify.