Spiny Oak Slug Moth vs Sand Fly Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Oak Slug Moth | Sand Fly Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euclea delphinii | Glossosoma intermedium |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Limacodidae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spiny Oak Slug Moth
A small colorful moth with green, brown, and silver-spotted forewings. Its flattened, jewel-like caterpillar is green with red and yellow markings and bears stinging spines.
Did You Know?
The ornate caterpillar has been called one of the most beautiful in North America despite its painful sting.
Sand Fly Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build distinctive tortoise-shell-shaped stone cases. They are important grazers on algae-covered stream rocks.
Did You Know?
Glossosoma larvae abandon and rebuild their dome-shaped cases each time they need to move to a new grazing site.