Micro Caddisfly vs Bizarre Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Micro Caddisfly | Bizarre Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma pluviale | Lepidostoma togatum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Bizarre Caddisfly
A North American case-building caddisfly with square-sectioned cases made of leaf bits. Adults have a distinctive hairy appearance around the head.
Did You Know?
Male adults have bizarre modified maxillary palps that give the family its common name.