Yellow Sally vs Southern Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Sally | Southern Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isoperla fulva | Aphanicerca capensis |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlodidae | Notonemouridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Sally
A bright yellow stonefly common in European upland streams. Nymphs are omnivorous, feeding on both algae and small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
The vivid yellow color serves no known warning function and fades quickly in preserved specimens.
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.