Mountain Net-Winged Midge vs Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Net-Winged Midge | Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharicera capitata | Glossosoma nigrior |
| Order | Diptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Blephariceridae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Net-Winged Midge
A large net-winged midge of Appalachian mountain streams. Larvae require extremely clean, well-oxygenated water flowing over smooth bedrock.
Did You Know?
Females of some Blepharicera species are predatory on other small flies, catching them with their raptorial mouthparts.
Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge
A small, abundant caddisfly of eastern North American streams. Larvae build tortoise-shell-shaped cases of fine gravel and are important grazers.
Did You Know?
Grazing by dense populations can visibly reduce algal cover on stream rocks.