Small Ballast Caddisfly vs Sachem Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Ballast Caddisfly | Sachem Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo pallipes | Atalopedes campestris |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 25-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Throughout the United States, more common in the south |
| 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.
Sachem Skipper
A small tawny-orange skipper with a distinctive large dark patch on the male's forewing. Females are darker with more mottled patterns.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most abundant skippers on American lawns, thriving in mowed Bermuda grass.