Saddle-Case Caddisfly vs South African Dobsonfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Saddle-Case Caddisfly South African Dobsonfly
Scientific Name Glossosoma conformis Taeniochauliodes ochraceus
Order Trichoptera Megaloptera
Family Glossosomatidae Corydalidae
Size 6-9 mm 25-40 mm body
Habitat Rivers & Streams Rivers & Streams
Diet Omnivores Predators
Regions North America Africa
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Saddle-Case Caddisfly

A small caddisfly whose larvae build distinctive saddle-shaped cases from tiny stones. When it pupates, it cuts the case free from the rock and seals itself inside.

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Did You Know?

Saddle-case caddisfly larvae graze algae so efficiently that they can create visible clean patches on otherwise algae-covered stream rocks.

South African Dobsonfly

A large dobsonfly from southern African rivers with broad amber-tinged wings.

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Did You Know?

Its hellgrammite larvae are important predators in South African freshwater ecosystems.