Sand Fly Caddis vs Scalloped Hook-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Fly Caddis | Scalloped Hook-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glossosoma intermedium | Falcaria lacertinaria |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Glossosomatidae | Drepanidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.