General Description
Body brown with a tuft of gills between two tails at the tip of the abdomen. Up to 1 cm long.
Biology
These nymphs usually eat organic detritus or algae, although a few species are carnivores and prey on aquatic invertebrates. Over a hundred species live just in southern Australia.
Distribution
New Zealand, South America. Eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Streams with cool water, usually underneath rocks.
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Brown body, two tails at end of abdomen, gills at end of abdomen.
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Diet
Omnivore
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Diet Categories
Algae, Organic matter, Invertebrates
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Common Name
Stonefly nymph
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Other Names
Stonefly
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