Great Grey Sedge vs Marbled White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Grey Sedge | Marbled White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctopsyche grandis | Melanargia galathea |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 46-56 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, western Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Marbled White
A distinctive butterfly with bold black and white chequered wings that resembles no other European species. Despite its appearance, it is a member of the browns family, not the whites.
Did You Know?
Uniquely, females simply drop their eggs randomly into grass while in flight rather than placing them on food plants.