October Caddis vs Migratory Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | October Caddis | Migratory Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicosmoecus gilvipes | Locusta migratoria |
| Order | Trichoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Limnephilidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 35-55 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Migratory Locust
The most widespread locust species in the world, found across Africa, Asia, and Oceania. It exhibits dramatic phase polyphenism between solitary and gregarious forms.
Did You Know?
Solitary and gregarious phase migratory locusts differ so dramatically in color, shape, and behavior that they were once classified as separate species.