Mother of Pearl Caddisfly vs Green Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mother of Pearl Caddisfly | Green Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mystacides azurea | Rhyacophila dorsalis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Rhyacophilidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mother of Pearl Caddisfly
A small iridescent caddisfly with long antennae and pearly blue-green wings. It swarms in large mating flights over lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
The iridescent wing scales of this caddisfly create a shimmering blue-green appearance unique among the Trichoptera.
Green Sedge
A free-living caddisfly larva that does not build a case, instead roaming the streambed as an active predator. Adults have greenish wings.
Did You Know?
Unlike most caddisflies, green sedge larvae are caseless predators that hunt like underwater wolves among the stream cobbles.