Cinnamon Caddis vs Sand-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Caddis | Sand-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratopsyche morosa | Sericostoma personatum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Sericostomatidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Sand-Case Caddisfly
A caddisfly whose larvae build smooth, curved cases entirely from fine sand grains cemented with silk. Adults are dark with hairy wings.
Did You Know?
The curved sand-grain cases built by these larvae are so precisely constructed they resemble tiny miniature architectural works.