Round-winged Muslin Moth vs Small Ballast Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-winged Muslin Moth | Small Ballast Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thumatha senex | Silo pallipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Goeridae |
| Size | 18-24 mm wingspan | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round-winged Muslin Moth
A tiny moth with rounded translucent whitish wings marked with faint grey spots. It is among the smallest of the footman moths in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings are so thin that text can be read through them.
Small Ballast Caddisfly
A small caddisfly that cements large pebbles to its mineral case for ballast in fast water. Found exclusively in clean calcareous streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae select ballast stones of remarkably uniform size relative to their body mass.