Southern Stonefly vs Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Stonefly | Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphanicerca capensis | Platydracus cinnamopterus |
| Order | Plecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Notonemouridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Eastern 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.
Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle
A robust rove beetle with cinnamon-brown elytra and a black head. It is commonly found under bark and in forest leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Males have enlarged mandibles used in combat with rivals over territory and mates.