Eastern Weighted Casemaker vs Lepidostoma Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Weighted Casemaker | Lepidostoma Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goera stylata | Lepidostoma hirtum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Lepidostoma Caddisfly
A case-building caddisfly that constructs distinctive four-sided cases from leaf fragments. Larvae are important leaf-litter shredders in forest streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae precisely cut leaf pieces into uniform squares to build their characteristic boxy cases.