Spotted Hydropsyche Caddisfly vs Great Grey Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Hydropsyche Caddisfly | Great Grey Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche slossonae | Arctopsyche grandis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Hydropsyche Caddisfly
A net-spinning caddisfly with tan to brown mottled wings. Larvae build intricate silken nets between rocks to capture drifting food particles in stream currents.
Did You Know?
The mesh size of their silk nets varies by species, allowing different species to partition food resources in the same stream.
Great Grey Sedge
One of the largest net-spinning caddisflies in North America with a wingspan over 40 mm. Larvae build robust catch-nets in powerful mountain torrents.
Did You Know?
Larvae are partially predatory, consuming small invertebrates trapped in their nets alongside organic debris.