Green Sedge vs Spotted Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Sedge | Spotted Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyacophila dorsalis | Hydropsyche siltalai |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Rhyacophilidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Spotted Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly that constructs silken capture nets in fast-flowing water to filter food from the current. Adults have spotted brown wings.
Did You Know?
Net-spinning caddisfly larvae are such effective filter feeders that they can remove significant amounts of fine particles from stream water.