Moss Katydid vs October Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Katydid | October Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haemodiasma tessellata | Dicosmoecus gilvipes |
| Order | Orthoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Limnephilidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Sumatra | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Moss Katydid
A katydid with a body covered in textured bumps and green-brown coloring that mimics moss and bark. It is virtually invisible when pressed against a mossy branch.
Did You Know?
Its body surface even mimics the tiny structures of real moss, including sporophyte-like bumps across its wings.
October Caddis
A large orange-bodied caddisfly that hatches in autumn on western North American rivers. It is one of the most important late-season food sources for steelhead and salmon.
Did You Know?
October caddis larvae build massive cases from pebbles and can be so abundant that they visibly alter the streambed substrate.