Bizarre Caddisfly vs Giant Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bizarre Caddisfly | Giant Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma togatum | Phryganea grandis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Giant Caddisfly
The largest European caddisfly with mottled brown-and-cream wings spanning up to 60 mm. Its larvae build portable cases from spirally arranged plant fragments.
Did You Know?
Giant caddisfly larvae construct their cases in a beautiful spiral pattern from carefully cut pieces of leaves and stems.