Banded General Soldier Fly vs Salt and Pepper Microcaddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded General Soldier Fly | Salt and Pepper Microcaddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stratiomys potamida | Agraylea multipunctata |
| Order | Diptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Stratiomyidae | Hydroptilidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 3-4.5 mm body |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded General Soldier Fly
A large, boldly marked soldier fly with a broad flat abdomen bearing yellow lateral markings. Its aquatic larvae are elongate and can breathe through a posterior spiracle at the water surface.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive in heavily polluted water where most other aquatic insects cannot live.
Salt and Pepper Microcaddis
A very small caddisfly with speckled wings found in algae-rich ponds and lakes across North America. Larvae build tiny purse-shaped cases. One of the smallest caddisfly species.
Did You Know?
Builds one of the smallest insect cases known, a tiny purse-shaped structure barely visible to the naked eye.