Eastern Weighted Casemaker vs Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Weighted Casemaker | Saddleback Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goera stylata | Acharia stimulea |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Limacodidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 26-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Orchards |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Saddleback Caterpillar Moth
A dark brown moth best known for its extraordinary caterpillar, which is bright green with a brown saddle-shaped marking and venomous spines. The sting causes intense burning pain.
Did You Know?
Its sting is among the most painful of any North American caterpillar and can cause nausea in sensitive individuals.