Micro Caddisfly vs Lepidostoma Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Micro Caddisfly | Lepidostoma Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma pluviale | Lepidostoma hirtum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Lepidostoma Caddisfly
A case-building caddisfly that constructs distinctive four-sided cases from leaf fragments. Larvae are important leaf-litter shredders in forest streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae precisely cut leaf pieces into uniform squares to build their characteristic boxy cases.