Arctic Caddisfly vs White Miller Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Caddisfly | White Miller Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apatania zonella | Nectopsyche albida |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Apataniidae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| 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.
White Miller Caddisfly
A small white caddisfly commonly found near lights along eastern North American waterways. Its delicate white wings make it easily recognizable.
Did You Know?
White millers swarm around riverside lights in such numbers that they can create slippery hazards on bridges and roadways.