Black Sedge vs Convergent Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sedge | Convergent Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo nigricornis | Hippodamia convergens |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Convergent Lady Beetle
A North American ladybird with orange-red elytra and up to 13 black spots. It is the most commonly sold ladybird for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Millions gather in mountain canyons to hibernate, and these aggregations have been commercially harvested and sold to farmers.