New Zealand Caddisfly vs Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Zealand Caddisfly | Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Olinga feredayi | Anonconotus alpinus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Conoesucidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 15-22 mm body length |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | New Zealand | Alps, Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
New Zealand Caddisfly
A stony-cased caddisfly endemic to New Zealand streams. Larvae are important grazers found in virtually all clean New Zealand rivers.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly encountered caddisfly in New Zealand freshwater surveys.
Alpine Long-horned Grasshopper
A small, flightless bush-cricket of high alpine meadows. Its green and brown coloring provides camouflage among mountain grasses.
Did You Know?
Males produce a distinctive song by rubbing their forewings together that carries far in thin mountain air.