Green Sedge vs Kosovo Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Sedge | Kosovo Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyacophila dorsalis | Tinodes lumbardhi |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Rhyacophilidae | Psychomyiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Green Sedge
A free-living caddisfly larva that does not build a case, instead roaming the streambed as an active predator. Adults have greenish wings.
Did You Know?
Unlike most caddisflies, green sedge larvae are caseless predators that hunt like underwater wolves among the stream cobbles.
Kosovo Caddisfly
A caddisfly species new to science described in 2025 from the Lumbardhi i Decanit River in Kosovo. Its discovery highlighted an important but overlooked biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
This species was discovered in a river in Kosovo — its description drew international attention to the Balkans as an overlooked and underexplored insect biodiversity hotspot.