Dark-Horned Casemaker vs Little Black Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-Horned Casemaker | Little Black Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psilotreta labida | Chimarra obscura |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Odontoceridae | Philopotamidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-Horned Casemaker
A North American caddisfly building curved tubular cases from sand grains. Larvae are found in small shaded woodland streams.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely nocturnal and are rarely seen despite being locally common.
Little Black Caddis
A small, dark caddisfly that builds finger-shaped silk nets in stream crevices. It is widespread in warm-water streams across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its silk capture tube is among the finest-meshed nets of any caddisfly, trapping microscopic food particles.