Striped Ladybird vs Japanese Alderfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Ladybird | Japanese Alderfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myzia oblongoguttata | Sialis japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Sialidae |
| Size | 6-8mm | 15-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Ladybird
A large distinctive ladybird with cream streaks on a brown background. It lives exclusively in conifer trees.
Did You Know?
One of the most distinctively patterned European ladybirds with elongated cream markings instead of round spots.
Japanese Alderfly
A medium-sized alderfly found in ponds and slow streams across Japan. It is one of the most common megalopterans in East Asian lowland waters.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few megalopterans adapted to living in rice paddy fields.