Mother-of-Pearl Caddis vs Sand-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother-of-Pearl Caddis | Sand-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glyphotaelius pellucidus | Sericostoma personatum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Sericostomatidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mother-of-Pearl Caddis
A large European caddisfly with translucent wings that shimmer with iridescence. Larvae construct flat cases from pieces of dead leaves.
Did You Know?
Larvae cut leaf pieces into precise rectangles to build their distinctive flat cases.
Sand-Case Caddisfly
A caddisfly whose larvae build smooth, curved cases entirely from fine sand grains cemented with silk. Adults are dark with hairy wings.
Did You Know?
The curved sand-grain cases built by these larvae are so precisely constructed they resemble tiny miniature architectural works.