Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge vs Trumpet-Net Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge | Trumpet-Net Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossosoma nigrior | Polycentropus flavomaculatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Glossosomatidae | Polycentropodidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 10-15 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.
Trumpet-Net Caddis
A caddisfly whose larvae spin trumpet-shaped silk nets to trap prey. It is common throughout European rivers and lakes.
Did You Know?
Its trumpet-shaped capture net funnels prey into a waiting chamber where the larva ambushes them.