Finger-net Caddisfly vs Stripetail Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Finger-net Caddisfly | Stripetail Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philopotamus montanus | Isoperla bilineata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Philopotamidae | Perlodidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Finger-net Caddisfly
A medium caddisfly with golden-brown wings. Larvae spin finger-shaped silken nets in fast-flowing water to capture ultrafine particles of organic matter.
Did You Know?
Its silk nets have an incredibly fine mesh, filtering particles as small as one micrometer.
Stripetail Stonefly
A yellow-green stonefly with two distinctive dark stripes on its tails. It is common in clean North American streams during spring.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively striped cerci make it one of the easiest North American stoneflies to identify.