Pedilus Beetle vs Graceful Winter Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pedilus Beetle | Graceful Winter Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notoxus monoceros | Capnia gracilaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Anthicidae | Capniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pedilus Beetle
A small ant-like beetle with a distinctive forward-pointing horn on the thorax. Found on sandy ground and under debris. The horn function is unknown but may be used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males bear a prominent forward-pointing thoracic horn whose function remains a mystery to entomologists.
Graceful Winter Stonefly
A minute stonefly of cold North American headwater streams emerging in winter. Females are often short-winged or wingless.
Did You Know?
Females sacrifice flight ability for greater egg production by reducing or eliminating their wings.