Great Red Sedge vs October Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Red Sedge | October Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganea striata | Dicosmoecus gilvipes |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Phryganeidae | Limnephilidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
October Caddis
A large orange-bodied caddisfly that hatches in autumn on western North American rivers. It is one of the most important late-season food sources for steelhead and salmon.
Did You Know?
October caddis larvae build massive cases from pebbles and can be so abundant that they visibly alter the streambed substrate.