Little Sister Sedge vs Spotted Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Sister Sedge | Spotted Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cheumatopsyche campyla | Hydropsyche siltalai |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Spotted Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly that constructs silken capture nets in fast-flowing water to filter food from the current. Adults have spotted brown wings.
Did You Know?
Net-spinning caddisfly larvae are such effective filter feeders that they can remove significant amounts of fine particles from stream water.