Apple Caddis vs Greenhouse Stone Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apple Caddis | Greenhouse Stone Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachycentrus appalachia | Tachycines asynamorus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Brachycentridae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 13-19mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Europe, North America |
| 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.
Greenhouse Stone Cricket
A pale brown cave cricket with enormously long antennae and hind legs. It is wingless with a humped thorax. Originally from East Asia, it now occurs in heated buildings worldwide.
Did You Know?
Its antennae can be three times its body length, helping it navigate in complete darkness.