Yellow Stonefly vs Sallfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Stonefly | Sallfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isoperla dicala | Chloroperla tripunctata |
| Order | Plecoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Perlodidae | Chloroperlidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow Stonefly
A bright yellow springfly found in clean Appalachian streams. Nymphs are predatory on small invertebrates in gravel substrates.
Did You Know?
Males produce vibrational signals by rubbing their abdomen against the substrate, audible through special sensors.
Sallfly
A small, bright green stonefly with three distinctive dark spots on its head. It is common in clean European upland streams during spring.
Did You Know?
The three dark dots on its head give this species its Latin name tripunctata, meaning three-spotted.