Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge vs Finger-net Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge | Finger-net Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossosoma nigrior | Philopotamus montanus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Glossosomatidae | Philopotamidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Finger-net Caddisfly
A medium caddisfly with golden-brown wings. Larvae spin finger-shaped silken nets in fast-flowing water to capture ultrafine particles of organic matter.
Did You Know?
Its silk nets have an incredibly fine mesh, filtering particles as small as one micrometer.