Long-horned Caddisfly vs Micro Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Caddisfly | Micro Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mystacides longicornis | Lepidostoma pluviale |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm body | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-horned Caddisfly
A slender caddisfly with antennae three times its body length.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinarily long antennae are held forward during its weak fluttering flight.
Micro Caddisfly
A small western caddisfly that builds neat cases from leaf discs in rain-fed headwater streams. Larvae are significant leaf-litter processors in Pacific Northwest forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae switch from leaf-disc cases to mineral-grain cases when leaf material becomes scarce.