Cinnamon Sedge vs Angler's Curse Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Sedge | Angler's Curse Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnephilus lunatus | Caenis rivulorum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Caenidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cinnamon Sedge
A medium-sized caddisfly with warm cinnamon-brown wings bearing a crescent-shaped pale marking. Common near still waters throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
This species is remarkably tolerant of poor water quality and is often one of the last caddisflies remaining in polluted waters.
Angler's Curse Mayfly
A tiny mayfly nicknamed for frustrating anglers who cannot imitate it on hook. Nymphs burrow in fine sediments of slow rivers and streams.
Did You Know?
At just a few millimeters long, trout feed on them voraciously but anglers struggle to tie flies small enough to match.