Great Red Sedge vs Finger-net Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Red Sedge | Finger-net Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganea striata | Philopotamus montanus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Phryganeidae | Philopotamidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 10-14 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.
Finger-net Caddisfly
A medium caddisfly with golden-brown wings. Larvae spin finger-shaped silken nets in fast-flowing water to capture ultrafine particles of organic matter.
Did You Know?
Its silk nets have an incredibly fine mesh, filtering particles as small as one micrometer.