Gum Leaf Skeletoniser vs Sand-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gum Leaf Skeletoniser | Sand-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uraba lugens | Sericostoma personatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Nolidae | Sericostomatidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gum Leaf Skeletoniser
A small moth whose caterpillars are known for retaining their shed head capsules stacked on top of each other, forming a tall 'hat'. The larvae feed gregariously on eucalyptus leaves, skeletonising them.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar is nicknamed the 'mad hatterpillar' because it wears a tower of old head capsules like a top hat.
Sand-Case Caddisfly
A caddisfly whose larvae build smooth, curved cases entirely from fine sand grains cemented with silk. Adults are dark with hairy wings.
Did You Know?
The curved sand-grain cases built by these larvae are so precisely constructed they resemble tiny miniature architectural works.