Grannom Caddisfly vs Australian Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grannom Caddisfly | Australian Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachycentrus subnubilus | Triplectides australis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Brachycentridae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grannom Caddisfly
A small dark caddisfly that produces massive spring hatches on European rivers. Larvae build distinctive square-sectioned cases from silk and plant fibers.
Did You Know?
Grannom hatches are so dense on some rivers that local people historically swept up mounds of dead adults to use as fertilizer.
Australian Caddisfly
A distinctive Australian caddisfly whose larvae inhabit hollowed-out twigs as portable cases. It is common in forested streams across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Larvae hollow out small twigs to create perfectly fitted tubular cases.