Camberwell Beauty vs Finger-net Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Camberwell Beauty | Finger-net Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphalis antiopa | Philopotamus montanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Philopotamidae |
| Size | 62-86 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Camberwell Beauty
A large, velvety maroon butterfly with a broad creamy-yellow wing border and a row of blue spots. It is a rare migrant to Britain but common across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Adults hibernate through the winter and can live for over 11 months, making them one of the longest-lived butterflies.
Finger-net Caddisfly
A medium caddisfly with golden-brown wings. Larvae spin finger-shaped silken nets in fast-flowing water to capture ultrafine particles of organic matter.
Did You Know?
Its silk nets have an incredibly fine mesh, filtering particles as small as one micrometer.