Bizarre Caddisfly vs Little Sister Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bizarre Caddisfly | Little Sister Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma togatum | Cheumatopsyche campyla |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
Little Sister Sedge
A small net-spinning caddisfly widespread in warm-water streams. Larvae tolerate moderate enrichment better than most Hydropsychidae.
Did You Know?
Larvae vibrate their bodies to increase water flow through their catch-nets.