Great Red Sedge vs Unarmed Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Red Sedge | Unarmed Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phryganea striata | Clitarchus tepaki |
| Order | Trichoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Phryganeidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 6-9 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | New Zealand (Northland) |
| 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.
Unarmed Stick Insect
A smooth-bodied stick insect endemic to the far north of New Zealand. It is slimmer than its relative Clitarchus hookeri.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to the northernmost tip of New Zealand's North Island around Cape Reinga.