Ground Skimmer vs Tan Spotted Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ground Skimmer | Tan Spotted Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diplacodes trivialis | Hydropsyche instabilis |
| Order | Odonata | Trichoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ground Skimmer
A small dragonfly that becomes powder-blue with age in males. It is one of the most common dragonflies in tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
It often perches directly on the ground rather than on elevated vegetation like most dragonflies.
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.