Bizarre Caddisfly vs Caenis Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bizarre Caddisfly | Caenis Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma togatum | Caenis horaria |
| Order | Trichoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Caenidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bizarre Caddisfly
A North American case-building caddisfly with square-sectioned cases made of leaf bits. Adults have a distinctive hairy appearance around the head.
Did You Know?
Male adults have bizarre modified maxillary palps that give the family its common name.
Caenis Mayfly
One of the smallest mayflies, often called the 'angler's curse' because trout feed on them selectively. Larvae inhabit slow-flowing rivers and lake margins.
Did You Know?
Caenis mayflies are called the angler's curse because their tiny size makes matching them with artificial flies nearly impossible.