Giant Caddisfly vs Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Caddisfly | Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganea grandis | Apterocyclus honoluluensis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phryganeidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 1.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle
A flightless stag beetle endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Larvae develop in rotting logs of native trees.
Did You Know?
It is the only stag beetle in Hawaii and has completely lost its ability to fly.