Stripetail Stonefly vs Kenyan Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stripetail Stonefly | Kenyan Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isoperla bilineata | Chrysoperla agilis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Perlodidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 12-17 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | East Africa, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stripetail Stonefly
A yellow-green stonefly with two distinctive dark stripes on its tails. It is common in clean North American streams during spring.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively striped cerci make it one of the easiest North American stoneflies to identify.
Kenyan Green Lacewing
A recently described species from the carnea complex found in East African highlands. Occurs in both natural and cultivated habitats.
Did You Know?
It was only separated from Chrysoperla carnea as a valid species in 2015.