Sweltsa Green Stonefly vs Southern Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweltsa Green Stonefly | Southern Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sweltsa borealis | Aphanicerca capensis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Chloroperlidae | Notonemouridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sweltsa Green Stonefly
A small northern green stonefly found in cold boreal and montane streams. Nymphs prey on early-instar chironomids and other tiny larvae.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the most cold-adapted stoneflies and can be active in near-freezing water.
Southern Stonefly
A small brown stonefly endemic to mountain streams of the Western Cape, South Africa. It belongs to a Southern Hemisphere family with Gondwanan origins.
Did You Know?
Its family Notonemouridae is found only in the Southern Hemisphere, a legacy of the breakup of Gondwana.