Black Sedge vs Australian Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sedge | Australian Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo nigricornis | Triplectides australis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Australian Caddisfly
A distinctive Australian caddisfly whose larvae inhabit hollowed-out twigs as portable cases. It is common in forested streams across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Larvae hollow out small twigs to create perfectly fitted tubular cases.