Cinnamon Sedge vs Snail-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Sedge | Snail-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnephilus lunatus | Helicopsyche mexicana |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Helicopsychidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Snail-Case Caddisfly
A remarkable caddisfly whose larva builds a coiled sand-grain case resembling a tiny snail shell. Found in warm streams of the American Southwest.
Did You Know?
Cases so closely resemble snail shells that they were originally described as a new genus of freshwater snail.