Speckled Peter Stonefly vs Cinnamon Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Peter Stonefly | Cinnamon Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paragnetina media | Ceratopsyche morosa |
| Order | Plecoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Speckled Peter Stonefly
A medium-sized patterned stonefly of eastern streams with distinctive speckled wing markings. Nymphs are voracious predators among cobbles.
Did You Know?
Nymphs have been observed actively stalking prey rather than simply ambushing passing invertebrates.
Cinnamon Caddis
A medium-sized net-spinning caddisfly with warm cinnamon-brown wings. Larvae build intricate silk capture nets in fast riffles across North America.
Did You Know?
Larvae will aggressively defend their net-building territories against rival caddisfly larvae.