Speckled Peter Stonefly vs Norfolk Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Peter Stonefly | Norfolk Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragnetina media | Anaciaeschna isosceles |
| Order | Plecoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Perlidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 62-67mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Speckled Peter Stonefly
A medium-sized patterned stonefly of eastern streams with distinctive speckled wing markings. Nymphs are voracious predators among cobbles.
Did You Know?
Nymphs have been observed actively stalking prey rather than simply ambushing passing invertebrates.
Norfolk Hawker
A large brown hawker dragonfly with distinctive green eyes and a yellow triangle on the second abdominal segment. It is associated with grazing marshes containing the water soldier plant.
Did You Know?
It depends on the water soldier plant for egg-laying, making it vulnerable to the loss of this aquatic plant.