Southern Salmonfly vs Southern Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Salmonfly | Southern Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoperla clymene | Aphanicerca capensis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Notonemouridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa |
| 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.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to lights and are often collected far from water at night.
Southern Stonefly
A small brown stonefly endemic to mountain streams of the Western Cape, South Africa. It belongs to a Southern Hemisphere family with Gondwanan origins.
Did You Know?
Its family Notonemouridae is found only in the Southern Hemisphere, a legacy of the breakup of Gondwana.