Southern Salmonfly vs Splendid Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Salmonfly | Splendid Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoperla clymene | Philonthus splendens |
| Order | Plecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 11-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Splendid Rove Beetle
A large, shiny black rove beetle associated with mammal dung. Found across European pasturelands. An effective predator of dung fly larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest European Philonthus species, making it a dominant predator within dung communities.