Cinnamon Sedge vs Strong Casemaker Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Sedge | Strong Casemaker Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limnephilus lunatus | Odontocerum albicorne |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Odontoceridae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 12-18 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.
Strong Casemaker Caddisfly
A caddisfly that builds smooth, slightly curved sand-grain cases up to 20 mm long. Larvae inhabit cool, clean streams with gravel and cobble substrates.
Did You Know?
The cases are so precisely constructed they were once thought to be the work of marine worms rather than insects.