Black Sedge vs Trumpet-Net Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sedge | Trumpet-Net Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo nigricornis | Polycentropus flavomaculatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Polycentropodidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
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.