Mother-of-Pearl Caddis vs Sand Fly Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother-of-Pearl Caddis | Sand Fly Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glyphotaelius pellucidus | Glossosoma intermedium |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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 Fly Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build distinctive tortoise-shell-shaped stone cases. They are important grazers on algae-covered stream rocks.
Did You Know?
Glossosoma larvae abandon and rebuild their dome-shaped cases each time they need to move to a new grazing site.