Barred Red Moth vs Black Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Barred Red Moth | Black Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaea fasciaria | Silo nigricornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Goeridae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 7-9 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Barred Red Moth
A reddish-brown moth with a broad darker band across the forewings. It is closely associated with coniferous forests throughout its range.
Did You Know?
A green form of this species exists and was once considered a separate species.
Black Sedge
A caddisfly whose larvae build heavy cases from sand grains cemented with silk. Found in clean, stony streams. Cases have lateral flanges of larger stones for ballast.
Did You Know?
Larval cases have added flanges of larger stones that act as ballast, preventing the case from being swept away.