Eastern Weighted Casemaker vs Tan Spotted Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Weighted Casemaker | Tan Spotted Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Goera stylata | Hydropsyche instabilis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| 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.
Tan Spotted Sedge
A medium-sized caddisfly whose larvae construct net retreats in fast-flowing upland streams. Adults are tan with spotted wings.
Did You Know?
Larvae aggressively defend their net territories from neighboring caddisflies.