Sand Fly Caddis vs Harvester Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Fly Caddis | Harvester Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossosoma intermedium | Feniseca tarquinius |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Glossosomatidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 28-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern 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.
Harvester Butterfly
The only carnivorous butterfly in North America, whose caterpillar feeds on woolly aphids rather than plants. Adults are small and orange-brown with dark spotting.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar camouflages itself with the waxy white filaments of its aphid prey while feeding.