Salt and Pepper Microcaddis vs Seychelles Palm Spider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Salt and Pepper Microcaddis | Seychelles Palm Spider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agraylea multipunctata | Nephila inaurata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Araneae |
| Family | Hydroptilidae | Nephilidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm body | 30-40 mm body; 120 mm leg span |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Seychelles, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Seychelles Palm Spider
A large golden orb-weaver spider found in the Seychelles with strong yellow silk. Females can have a leg span exceeding 12 cm.
Did You Know?
Its golden silk is so strong that local people have used it to make fishing lures.