Salt Creek Tiger Beetle vs Microcaddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Salt Creek Tiger Beetle | Microcaddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela nevadica lincolniana | Hydroptila sparsa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Hydroptilidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Salt Creek Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest insects in the world, this small tiger beetle has dark olive-brown elytra with faint white markings. It is found only on saline mud flats along Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Did You Know?
With fewer than 500 adults estimated in the wild, it is considered one of the rarest insects on Earth, threatened by urban development around Lincoln, Nebraska.
Microcaddisfly
One of the smallest caddisflies, with adults only 3-4 mm long. Larvae build tiny purse-shaped cases from silk and algae on submerged rocks.
Did You Know?
Microcaddisfly larvae build a new case for each instar, and their final pupal case is so small it is barely visible to the naked eye.