Large Cinnamon Sedge vs Snail-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Cinnamon Sedge | Snail-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Potamophylax latipennis | Helicopsyche mexicana |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Helicopsychidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Snail-Case Caddisfly
A remarkable caddisfly whose larva builds a coiled sand-grain case resembling a tiny snail shell. Found in warm streams of the American Southwest.
Did You Know?
Cases so closely resemble snail shells that they were originally described as a new genus of freshwater snail.