Southern Stonefly vs Sweltsa Green Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Stonefly | Sweltsa Green Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphanicerca capensis | Sweltsa borealis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Notonemouridae | Chloroperlidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| 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.
Sweltsa Green Stonefly
A small northern green stonefly found in cold boreal and montane streams. Nymphs prey on early-instar chironomids and other tiny larvae.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most cold-adapted stoneflies and can be active in near-freezing water.