Little Olive Sedge vs Trumpet-Net Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Olive Sedge | Trumpet-Net Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche betteni | Polycentropus flavomaculatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Polycentropodidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Trumpet-Net Caddis
A caddisfly whose larvae spin trumpet-shaped silk nets to trap prey. It is common throughout European rivers and lakes.
Did You Know?
Its trumpet-shaped capture net funnels prey into a waiting chamber where the larva ambushes them.