Great Grey Sedge vs Spring Alpine Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Grey Sedge | Spring Alpine Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctopsyche grandis | Rhabdiopteryx alpina |
| Order | Trichoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Taeniopterygidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 8-12 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Alps, Central 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.
Spring Alpine Stonefly
An early-emerging stonefly that appears in spring along cold mountain streams. Adults can often be seen resting on streamside rocks.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first insects to emerge after snowmelt in alpine streams.