Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge vs Dark-Horned Casemaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge | Dark-Horned Casemaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossosoma nigrior | Psilotreta labida |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Glossosomatidae | Odontoceridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge
A small, abundant caddisfly of eastern North American streams. Larvae build tortoise-shell-shaped cases of fine gravel and are important grazers.
Did You Know?
Grazing by dense populations can visibly reduce algal cover on stream rocks.
Dark-Horned Casemaker
A North American caddisfly building curved tubular cases from sand grains. Larvae are found in small shaded woodland streams.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely nocturnal and are rarely seen despite being locally common.