Camberwell Beauty vs Small Ballast Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Camberwell Beauty | Small Ballast Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphalis antiopa | Silo pallipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Goeridae |
| Size | 62-86 mm wingspan | 7-10 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.
Small Ballast Caddisfly
A small caddisfly that cements large pebbles to its mineral case for ballast in fast water. Found exclusively in clean calcareous streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae select ballast stones of remarkably uniform size relative to their body mass.