Long-horned Caddisfly vs Waterlily Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Caddisfly | Waterlily Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mystacides longicornis | Galerucella nymphaeae |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm body | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Waterlily Leaf Beetle
A small, brown leaf beetle that feeds on the upper surfaces of waterlily pads. It creates distinctive feeding grooves across floating leaves.
Did You Know?
Although it feeds on aquatic plants, the beetle cannot swim and will drown if it falls off a lily pad into open water.