Spring Stonefly vs Glacial Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Stonefly | Glacial Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphinemura sulcicollis | Leuctra alpina |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Leuctridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 6-9 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Alps, Pyrenees |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spring Stonefly
A small dark stonefly that emerges in early spring in European streams. Nymphs are shredders of decomposing leaf litter in headwaters.
Did You Know?
Adults are among the first insects to appear each spring, sometimes emerging while snow still covers the banks.
Glacial Stonefly
A small, slender stonefly found in the coldest alpine headwater streams. Its needle-like wings are rolled tightly around its body at rest.
Did You Know?
Its rolled-wing resting posture gives the family its common name of needle flies.