Little Sister Sedge vs Sand Fly Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Sister Sedge | Sand Fly Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheumatopsyche campyla | Glossosoma intermedium |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
Sand Fly Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build distinctive tortoise-shell-shaped stone cases. They are important grazers on algae-covered stream rocks.
Did You Know?
Glossosoma larvae abandon and rebuild their dome-shaped cases each time they need to move to a new grazing site.