Great Red Sedge vs Tan Spotted Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Red Sedge | Tan Spotted Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganea striata | Hydropsyche instabilis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Phryganeidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 11-15 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.
Tan Spotted Sedge
A medium-sized caddisfly whose larvae construct net retreats in fast-flowing upland streams. Adults are tan with spotted wings.
Did You Know?
Larvae aggressively defend their net territories from neighboring caddisflies.