Australian Caddisfly vs Tube-Making Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Caddisfly | Tube-Making Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triplectides australis | Psychomyia flavida |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Psychomyiidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Caddisfly
A distinctive Australian caddisfly whose larvae inhabit hollowed-out twigs as portable cases. It is common in forested streams across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Larvae hollow out small twigs to create perfectly fitted tubular cases.
Tube-Making Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build silken tubes cemented to rock surfaces in rivers. The tubes create a network of galleries on submerged stones.
Did You Know?
Entire rock surfaces can be covered in a patchwork of silken tubes built by dense colonies.