Great Red Sedge vs Eastern Weighted Casemaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Red Sedge | Eastern Weighted Casemaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganea striata | Goera stylata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Phryganeidae | Goeridae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Red Sedge
A large cinnamon-colored caddisfly with distinctive striped wings, well known to European anglers. It hatches in early summer on lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
This caddisfly inspired one of the oldest known artificial fishing flies, the "Great Red Sedge," used since at least the fifteenth century.
Eastern Weighted Casemaker
A caddisfly of clean European streams that builds mineral cases with large lateral ballast stones. Larvae scrape algae from rock surfaces in moderate current.
Did You Know?
The lateral ballast stones are so precisely placed they appear to be glued on by hand.