Kosovo Caddisfly vs Little Black Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kosovo Caddisfly | Little Black Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tinodes lumbardhi | Chimarra obscura |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Psychomyiidae | Philopotamidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Kosovo Caddisfly
A caddisfly species new to science described in 2025 from the Lumbardhi i Decanit River in Kosovo. Its discovery highlighted an important but overlooked biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
This species was discovered in a river in Kosovo — its description drew international attention to the Balkans as an overlooked and underexplored insect biodiversity hotspot.
Little Black Caddis
A small, dark caddisfly that builds finger-shaped silk nets in stream crevices. It is widespread in warm-water streams across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its silk capture tube is among the finest-meshed nets of any caddisfly, trapping microscopic food particles.