Lepidostoma Caddisfly vs Salt and Pepper Microcaddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lepidostoma Caddisfly | Salt and Pepper Microcaddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma hirtum | Agraylea multipunctata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Hydroptilidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 3-4.5 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lepidostoma Caddisfly
A case-building caddisfly that constructs distinctive four-sided cases from leaf fragments. Larvae are important leaf-litter shredders in forest streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae precisely cut leaf pieces into uniform squares to build their characteristic boxy cases.
Salt and Pepper Microcaddis
A very small caddisfly with speckled wings found in algae-rich ponds and lakes across North America. Larvae build tiny purse-shaped cases. One of the smallest caddisfly species.
Did You Know?
Builds one of the smallest insect cases known, a tiny purse-shaped structure barely visible to the naked eye.