Apple Caddis vs Black Cocktail-Ant Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apple Caddis | Black Cocktail-Ant Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachycentrus appalachia | Lomechusa pubicollis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Brachycentridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Apple Caddis
A caddisfly of Appalachian streams that builds tapered square cases from plant material. Larvae orient their cases facing into the current for filter feeding.
Did You Know?
The square cross-section of the case is thought to reduce drag in fast currents.
Black Cocktail-Ant Rove Beetle
A myrmecophilous rove beetle that lives inside ant nests. It secretes chemicals that trick ants into feeding and caring for it.
Did You Know?
Its adoption glands produce substances so appealing to ants that they prioritize feeding the beetle over their own larvae.