Giant Caddisfly vs Bizarre Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Caddisfly | Bizarre Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganea grandis | Lepidostoma togatum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Phryganeidae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Caddisfly
The largest European caddisfly with mottled brown-and-cream wings spanning up to 60 mm. Its larvae build portable cases from spirally arranged plant fragments.
Did You Know?
Giant caddisfly larvae construct their cases in a beautiful spiral pattern from carefully cut pieces of leaves and stems.
Bizarre Caddisfly
A North American case-building caddisfly with square-sectioned cases made of leaf bits. Adults have a distinctive hairy appearance around the head.
Did You Know?
Male adults have bizarre modified maxillary palps that give the family its common name.