October Caddis vs Kosovo Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | October Caddis | Kosovo Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicosmoecus gilvipes | Tinodes lumbardhi |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Psychomyiidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
October Caddis
A large orange-bodied caddisfly that hatches in autumn on western North American rivers. It is one of the most important late-season food sources for steelhead and salmon.
Did You Know?
October caddis larvae build massive cases from pebbles and can be so abundant that they visibly alter the streambed substrate.
Kosovo Caddisfly
A caddisfly species new to science described in 2025 from the Lumbardhi i Decanit River in Kosovo. Its discovery highlighted an important but overlooked biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
This species was discovered in a river in Kosovo — its description drew international attention to the Balkans as an overlooked and underexplored insect biodiversity hotspot.