Salt and Pepper Microcaddis vs Strong Casemaker Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Salt and Pepper Microcaddis | Strong Casemaker Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agraylea multipunctata | Odontocerum albicorne |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydroptilidae | Odontoceridae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm body | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Strong Casemaker Caddisfly
A caddisfly that builds smooth, slightly curved sand-grain cases up to 20 mm long. Larvae inhabit cool, clean streams with gravel and cobble substrates.
Did You Know?
The cases are so precisely constructed they were once thought to be the work of marine worms rather than insects.