Small Ballast Caddisfly vs Longhorn Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Ballast Caddisfly | Longhorn Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo pallipes | Oecetis ochracea |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Longhorn Caddisfly
A slender caddisfly with antennae much longer than its body. Larvae are unusual among caddisflies in being active predators that hunt in their cases.
Did You Know?
These caddisfly larvae carry their cases while stalking prey like tiny hermit crabs hunting on the lake floor.