Salt and Pepper Microcaddis vs Common Blue Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Salt and Pepper Microcaddis | Common Blue Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agraylea multipunctata | Enallagma cyathigerum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hydroptilidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm body | 29-36 mm body |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Salt and Pepper Microcaddis
A very small caddisfly with speckled wings found in algae-rich ponds and lakes across North America. Larvae build tiny purse-shaped cases. One of the smallest caddisfly species.
Did You Know?
Builds one of the smallest insect cases known, a tiny purse-shaped structure barely visible to the naked eye.
Common Blue Damselfly
One of the most widespread damselflies. Males are sky blue with black markings. Forms mating wheels — a unique heart-shaped position during copulation.
Did You Know?
Damselflies form a unique heart shape when mating — the male grasps the female behind her head, and she curls her abdomen forward to meet his reproductive organs.