Micro Caddisfly vs Old World Screwworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Micro Caddisfly | Old World Screwworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepidostoma pluviale | Chrysomya bezziana |
| Order | Trichoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lepidostomatidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Old World Screwworm
An obligate wound parasite of mammals found across Africa and Asia. Larvae invade wounds and feed on living tissue causing severe myiasis.
Did You Know?
Unlike the New World screwworm, no sterile insect program has yet successfully eradicated this species.