Silverfish vs Microcaddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silverfish | Microcaddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepisma saccharinum | Hydroptila sparsa |
| Order | Zygentoma | Trichoptera |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Hydroptilidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silverfish
A primitive wingless insect with a silvery scaled body and three tail filaments. A common household inhabitant.
Did You Know?
Has existed in essentially the same form for 400 million years making it one of the oldest surviving insect designs.
Microcaddisfly
One of the smallest caddisflies, with adults only 3-4 mm long. Larvae build tiny purse-shaped cases from silk and algae on submerged rocks.
Did You Know?
Microcaddisfly larvae build a new case for each instar, and their final pupal case is so small it is barely visible to the naked eye.