Yellow Sally Stonefly vs Beautiful Snout
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Sally Stonefly | Beautiful Snout |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isoperla grammatica | Hypena crassalis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Perlodidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Sally Stonefly
A common European stonefly with a distinctive yellow body, emerging in late spring on clean rivers. It is a well-known species among European fly anglers.
Did You Know?
Yellow sally stoneflies drum their abdomens on surfaces to produce vibrations that attract mates, a behavior unique to stoneflies.
Beautiful Snout
A moth with long palps forming a snout-like projection and warm purple-brown wings crossed by pale lines. It is associated exclusively with bilberry on acidic heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its elongated mouthparts give it the appearance of having a beak, unique among British moths.