Grannom Caddisfly vs Russet-tipped Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grannom Caddisfly | Russet-tipped Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachycentrus subnubilus | Stylurus plagiatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Brachycentridae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 50-58 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.