Great Grey Sedge vs Broad-bodied Chaser
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Grey Sedge | Broad-bodied Chaser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctopsyche grandis | Libellula depressa |
| Order | Trichoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Gardens |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Grey Sedge
One of the largest net-spinning caddisflies in North America with a wingspan over 40 mm. Larvae build robust catch-nets in powerful mountain torrents.
Did You Know?
Larvae are partially predatory, consuming small invertebrates trapped in their nets alongside organic debris.
Broad-bodied Chaser
A stocky dragonfly with a distinctly flattened, broad abdomen that is powder-blue in males and golden-brown in females. It is often the first dragonfly to colonise new garden ponds.
Did You Know?
It can appear at a new garden pond within days of it being filled with water.