Little Sister Sedge vs Chinese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Sister Sedge | Chinese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheumatopsyche campyla | Actias dubernardi |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 90-120 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Little Sister Sedge
A small net-spinning caddisfly widespread in warm-water streams. Larvae tolerate moderate enrichment better than most Hydropsychidae.
Did You Know?
Larvae vibrate their bodies to increase water flow through their catch-nets.
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.