Eastern Weighted Casemaker vs Alpine Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Weighted Casemaker | Alpine Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goera stylata | Acerentomon alpestre |
| Order | Trichoptera | Protura |
| Family | Goeridae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 0.7-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Eastern Weighted Casemaker
A caddisfly of clean European streams that builds mineral cases with large lateral ballast stones. Larvae scrape algae from rock surfaces in moderate current.
Did You Know?
The lateral ballast stones are so precisely placed they appear to be glued on by hand.
Alpine Acerentomid
A minute proturan found in alpine and subalpine forest soils in the European mountains. It tolerates cold conditions at high elevations.
Did You Know?
This cold-adapted proturan has been collected at elevations above 2,000 meters in the European Alps.