Western Glacier Stonefly vs Long-armed Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Glacier Stonefly | Long-armed Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zapada glacier | Cheirotonus gestroi |
| Order | Plecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm body length | 50-85mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Glacier National Park, Montana | Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Vulnerable |
Western Glacier Stonefly
A cold-specialist stonefly found only in glacier-fed streams in Glacier National Park. It is threatened by the retreat of mountain glaciers.
Did You Know?
It may become one of the first insects driven to extinction by climate change as glaciers disappear.
Long-armed Chafer
A large reddish-brown beetle with spectacularly elongated front legs in males. The legs can be longer than the entire body.
Did You Know?
Males use their enormously long forelegs to grapple with rivals and to cling onto females during mating.