Narrow-bordered Bombardier vs Cinnamon Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-bordered Bombardier | Cinnamon Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachinus sclopeta | Ceratopsyche morosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Narrow-bordered Bombardier
A Mediterranean bombardier beetle with a narrow body and orange-brown coloring. It shelters communally under stones in dry habitats.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 100 individuals have been found sheltering together under a single stone.
Cinnamon Caddis
A medium-sized net-spinning caddisfly with warm cinnamon-brown wings. Larvae build intricate silk capture nets in fast riffles across North America.
Did You Know?
Larvae will aggressively defend their net-building territories against rival caddisfly larvae.