Long-horned Caddisfly vs Rusty Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Caddisfly | Rusty Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mystacides longicornis | Hydropsyche saxonica |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm body | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Rusty Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly of clean upland European streams sensitive to organic pollution. Larvae construct fine-meshed capture nets between stones.
Did You Know?
Its presence is used as a biological indicator of excellent water quality in European river assessments.