Sand Fly Caddis vs Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Fly Caddis | Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossosoma intermedium | Limnephilus rhombicus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Glossosomatidae | Limnephilidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 10-15 mm body |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sand Fly Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build distinctive tortoise-shell-shaped stone cases. They are important grazers on algae-covered stream rocks.
Did You Know?
Glossosoma larvae abandon and rebuild their dome-shaped cases each time they need to move to a new grazing site.
Caddisfly
Moth-like adults with hairy wings held tent-like over the body. Aquatic larvae are famous architects that build portable cases from silk, pebbles, sand, leaves, and shells.
Did You Know?
Artist Hubert Duprat gave caddisfly larvae gold flakes, pearls, and precious stones — the larvae incorporated them into their cases, creating tiny jeweled sculptures.