Short-Tailed Stonefly vs Small Ballast Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-Tailed Stonefly | Small Ballast Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brachyptera risi | Silo pallipes |
| Order | Plecoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Taeniopterygidae | Goeridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-Tailed Stonefly
A medium-sized early-emerging stonefly with notably short cerci. It hatches in late winter and early spring across European rivers.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first insects to emerge each year, often appearing while rivers still have ice margins.
Small Ballast Caddisfly
A small caddisfly that cements large pebbles to its mineral case for ballast in fast water. Found exclusively in clean calcareous streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae select ballast stones of remarkably uniform size relative to their body mass.