Summer Fishfly vs Western Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Summer Fishfly | Western Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliodes pectinicornis | Neohermes californicus |
| Order | Megaloptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Corydalidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 50-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Summer Fishfly
A medium-sized fishfly emerging in summer with distinctive dark-veined wings and feathery antennae. Larvae develop in muddy stream bottoms.
Did You Know?
Unlike dobsonfly larvae that prefer fast-flowing water, summer fishfly larvae thrive in slow muddy pools and swamps.
Western Dobsonfly
A large dobsonfly of western North American streams, smaller than its eastern relative. Larvae are top predators under rocks in cool mountain streams.
Did You Know?
Unlike eastern dobsonflies, males of this species lack the enlarged mandibles.