Green Sedge vs White-Stockinged Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Sedge | White-Stockinged Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyacophila dorsalis | Simulium vittatum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Rhyacophilidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 2-5 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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.
White-Stockinged Black Fly
A widespread black fly species complex with distinctive white-banded legs. Larvae colonize almost any flowing water from irrigation ditches to large rivers.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most commonly encountered black fly species in laboratory research.