Neon Skimmer vs Snail-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neon Skimmer | Snail-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula croceipennis | Helicopsyche mexicana |
| Order | Odonata | Trichoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Helicopsychidae |
| Size | 48-55 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neon Skimmer
A brilliantly red dragonfly of the American Southwest with amber-tinted wings. Males are an intense fluorescent red that seems to glow in sunlight.
Did You Know?
Its neon-red coloring is so vivid that it appears to fluoresce in bright sunlight.
Snail-Case Caddisfly
A remarkable caddisfly whose larva builds a coiled sand-grain case resembling a tiny snail shell. Found in warm streams of the American Southwest.
Did You Know?
Cases so closely resemble snail shells that they were originally described as a new genus of freshwater snail.