Tasmanian Giant Stonefly vs Mountain Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tasmanian Giant Stonefly | Mountain Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eusthenia spectabilis | Blepharicera capitata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Eustheniidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia (Tasmania) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tasmanian Giant Stonefly
A spectacular large stonefly endemic to Tasmanian mountain streams with bold orange and black markings. Nymphs are among the largest aquatic insect larvae in Australia.
Did You Know?
It belongs to an ancient Gondwanan family found only in Australia and South America.
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.