Cinnamon Caddis vs Green Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Caddis | Green Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratopsyche morosa | Rhyacophila dorsalis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Rhyacophilidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cinnamon Caddis
A medium-sized net-spinning caddisfly with warm cinnamon-brown wings. Larvae build intricate silk capture nets in fast riffles across North America.
Did You Know?
Larvae will aggressively defend their net-building territories against rival caddisfly larvae.
Green Sedge
A free-living caddisfly larva that does not build a case, instead roaming the streambed as an active predator. Adults have greenish wings.
Did You Know?
Unlike most caddisflies, green sedge larvae are caseless predators that hunt like underwater wolves among the stream cobbles.