Marbled Sedge vs Spotted Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Sedge | Spotted Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche contubernalis | Hydropsyche siltalai |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marbled Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly with distinctly marbled wing patterns. It is common in larger European rivers and is tolerant of moderate levels of organic enrichment.
Did You Know?
Marbled sedge larvae are territorial and will aggressively defend their net-spinning sites from rivals.
Spotted Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly that constructs silken capture nets in fast-flowing water to filter food from the current. Adults have spotted brown wings.
Did You Know?
Net-spinning caddisfly larvae are such effective filter feeders that they can remove significant amounts of fine particles from stream water.