Arctic Caddisfly vs Large Cinnamon Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Caddisfly | Large Cinnamon Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apatania zonella | Potamophylax latipennis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Apataniidae | Limnephilidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, Arctic Canada | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Caddisfly
A small, hairy-winged caddisfly with dark brown wings held tent-like over the body. Larvae build portable cases from sand grains and small stones. It is one of the most northerly distributed caddisflies in the world.
Did You Know?
Some Arctic populations of this caddisfly reproduce by parthenogenesis, with females producing offspring without mating.
Large Cinnamon Sedge
A large, robust caddisfly with broad cinnamon-colored wings found across Europe. Larvae build heavy stone cases in cool upland streams.
Did You Know?
Its heavy stone case protects it from both predators and the strong currents of mountain streams.