
Community identification
Fishfly
Nigronia serricornis
- Order & Family
- Megaloptera, Corydalidae
- Size
- Adult body length ranges from 25 to 40 millimeters with a wingspan up to 70 millimeters.
Natural Habitat
Aquatic larvae live under rocks in clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers. Adults inhabit adjacent riparian woodlands.
Diet & Feeding
Larvae are predatory, feeding on small aquatic invertebrates. Adults rarely feed, consuming only water or nectar.
Behavior Patterns
Larvae are aquatic and can take up to three years to mature. Adults are nocturnal, weak flyers, and strongly attracted to artificial lights.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans, unable to bite or sting. Their presence serves as an important indicator of high water quality.