Bizarre Caddisfly vs Trumpet-Net Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bizarre Caddisfly | Trumpet-Net Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma togatum | Polycentropus flavomaculatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Polycentropodidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| 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.
Trumpet-Net Caddis
A caddisfly whose larvae spin trumpet-shaped silk nets to trap prey. It is common throughout European rivers and lakes.
Did You Know?
Its trumpet-shaped capture net funnels prey into a waiting chamber where the larva ambushes them.