Little Olive Sedge vs Micro Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Olive Sedge | Micro Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche betteni | Lepidostoma pluviale |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Little Olive Sedge
A common North American net-spinning caddisfly tolerant of a range of water qualities. Larvae build intricate filtering nets in crevices between cobbles.
Did You Know?
Silk nets are species-specific in mesh size, tuned to the preferred food particle diameter.
Micro Caddisfly
A small western caddisfly that builds neat cases from leaf discs in rain-fed headwater streams. Larvae are significant leaf-litter processors in Pacific Northwest forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae switch from leaf-disc cases to mineral-grain cases when leaf material becomes scarce.