Southern Stonefly vs Appalachian Springfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Stonefly | Appalachian Springfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphanicerca capensis | Remenus bilobatus |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Notonemouridae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Appalachian Springfly
A rare springfly restricted to a few clean Appalachian headwater streams. Nymphs are predatory on small invertebrates among gravel substrates.
Did You Know?
Its extremely limited range makes it one of the rarest stonefly species in North America.