Bug Identifier
Fishfly
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.
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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.