Sand Fly Caddis vs Micro Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Fly Caddis | Micro Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossosoma intermedium | Lepidostoma pluviale |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Glossosomatidae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | 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.
Micro Caddisfly
A small western caddisfly that builds neat cases from leaf discs in rain-fed headwater streams. Larvae are significant leaf-litter processors in Pacific Northwest forests.
Did You Know?
Larvae switch from leaf-disc cases to mineral-grain cases when leaf material becomes scarce.