Sand-Case Caddisfly vs Great Red Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand-Case Caddisfly | Great Red Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sericostoma personatum | Phryganea striata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Sericostomatidae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sand-Case Caddisfly
A caddisfly whose larvae build smooth, curved cases entirely from fine sand grains cemented with silk. Adults are dark with hairy wings.
Did You Know?
The curved sand-grain cases built by these larvae are so precisely constructed they resemble tiny miniature architectural works.
Great Red Sedge
A large cinnamon-colored caddisfly with distinctive striped wings, well known to European anglers. It hatches in early summer on lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
This caddisfly inspired one of the oldest known artificial fishing flies, the "Great Red Sedge," used since at least the fifteenth century.