Southern Stonefly vs Graceful Winter Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Stonefly | Graceful Winter Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphanicerca capensis | Capnia gracilaria |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Notonemouridae | Capniidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Graceful Winter Stonefly
A minute stonefly of cold North American headwater streams emerging in winter. Females are often short-winged or wingless.
Did You Know?
Females sacrifice flight ability for greater egg production by reducing or eliminating their wings.