Great Red Sedge vs Short-winged Green Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Red Sedge | Short-winged Green Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganea striata | Acanthoxyla inermis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phryganeidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 80-110mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| 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.
Short-winged Green Stick Insect
A smooth bright green stick insect native to New Zealand. All known individuals are female. It has tiny vestigial wings that are useless for flight. It feeds on a wide variety of native plants.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found for this species; the entire population reproduces through obligate parthenogenesis.