Western Glacier Stonefly vs Tasmanian Giant Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Glacier Stonefly | Tasmanian Giant Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zapada glacier | Eusthenia spectabilis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Eustheniidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm body length | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Glacier National Park, Montana | Australia (Tasmania) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
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.