Striped Deer Fly vs Southern Salmonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Deer Fly | Southern Salmonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysops vittatus | Neoperla clymene |
| Order | Diptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Deer Fly
A small deer fly with distinctive dark bands across its wings and bright green and gold patterned eyes. Females are persistent biters that circle the head and shoulders of hosts.
Did You Know?
Its compound eyes display iridescent green and gold zigzag patterns that fade to dull gray shortly after the fly dies.
Southern Salmonfly
A medium-sized stonefly of warm southeastern streams with nocturnal adults. Nymphs are active predators in gravel substrates.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to lights and are often collected far from water at night.