Kirby's Dropwing vs Sand Fly Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kirby's Dropwing | Sand Fly Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trithemis kirbyi | Glossosoma intermedium |
| Order | Odonata | Trichoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, Asia, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kirby's Dropwing
A bright orange-red dragonfly widespread across Africa and into southern Asia. Males have distinctive orange wing bases and red veins.
Did You Know?
It has recently colonized southern Europe via the Middle East, now breeding in Spain and Italy.
Sand Fly Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build distinctive tortoise-shell-shaped stone cases. They are important grazers on algae-covered stream rocks.
Did You Know?
Glossosoma larvae abandon and rebuild their dome-shaped cases each time they need to move to a new grazing site.