Large Cinnamon Sedge vs Large Spring Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Cinnamon Sedge | Large Spring Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Potamophylax latipennis | Dinocras cephalotes |
| Order | Trichoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Cinnamon Sedge
A large, robust caddisfly with broad cinnamon-colored wings found across Europe. Larvae build heavy stone cases in cool upland streams.
Did You Know?
Its heavy stone case protects it from both predators and the strong currents of mountain streams.
Large Spring Stonefly
One of the largest European stoneflies with a distinctively broad, flattened head. Nymphs are apex invertebrate predators in upland streams.
Did You Know?
Despite their large wings, adults are poor fliers and prefer to run along streamside rocks.