Mothlike Caddisfly vs White Miller Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mothlike Caddisfly | White Miller Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triaenodes bicolor | Nectopsyche albida |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mothlike Caddisfly
An elegant caddisfly with pale straw-colored wings and long antennae found near still waters. Larvae build slender spiral cases from plant fragments and swim actively.
Did You Know?
Triaenodes larvae are unusual among caddisflies in being strong swimmers, propelled by their fringed hind legs.
White Miller Caddisfly
A small white caddisfly commonly found near lights along eastern North American waterways. Its delicate white wings make it easily recognizable.
Did You Know?
White millers swarm around riverside lights in such numbers that they can create slippery hazards on bridges and roadways.