Southern Salmonfly vs Filigree Skimmer

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Southern Salmonfly Filigree Skimmer
Scientific Name Neoperla clymene Pseudoleon superbus
Order Plecoptera Odonata
Family Perlidae Libellulidae
Size 12-18 mm 42-48 mm
Habitat Rivers & Streams Deserts & Drylands
Diet Predators Predators
Regions North America North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Southern Salmonfly

A medium-sized stonefly of warm southeastern streams with nocturnal adults. Nymphs are active predators in gravel substrates.

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Did You Know?

Adults are strongly attracted to lights and are often collected far from water at night.

Filigree Skimmer

A dragonfly with ornate banded wing patterns and arid habitat preferences.

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Did You Know?

It is one of few dragonfly species found in extremely arid desert environments.