Small Ballast Caddisfly vs Trumpet-Net Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Ballast Caddisfly | Trumpet-Net Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo pallipes | Polycentropus flavomaculatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Polycentropodidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Trumpet-Net Caddis
A caddisfly whose larvae spin trumpet-shaped silk nets to trap prey. It is common throughout European rivers and lakes.
Did You Know?
Its trumpet-shaped capture net funnels prey into a waiting chamber where the larva ambushes them.