Cinnamon Sedge vs Spotted Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Sedge | Spotted Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnephilus lunatus | Hydropsyche siltalai |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| 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.
Spotted Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly that constructs silken capture nets in fast-flowing water to filter food from the current. Adults have spotted brown wings.
Did You Know?
Net-spinning caddisfly larvae are such effective filter feeders that they can remove significant amounts of fine particles from stream water.