Arctic Caddisfly vs Paddle-tailed Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Caddisfly | Paddle-tailed Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apatania zonella | Aeshna palmata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Apataniidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 65-75 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, Arctic Canada | North America |
| 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.
Paddle-tailed Darner
A large, boldly marked darner of western North America with distinctive paddle-shaped cerci. Males have bright blue and green abdominal spots.
Did You Know?
Its uniquely flattened, paddle-shaped cerci are unlike those of any other North American darner.