Sallow Kitten vs Kosovo Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow Kitten | Kosovo Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Furcula furcula | Tinodes lumbardhi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Notodontidae | Psychomyiidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Sallow Kitten
A small, fluffy white moth with delicate grey markings. Named for its resemblance to a small cat. Larvae have tail filaments like the puss moth. Found near willow and sallow.
Did You Know?
A diminutive relative of the puss moth, whose caterpillars share the same tail-whipping defensive behavior.
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.