Spotted Hydropsyche Caddisfly vs Poplar Hawk-moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Hydropsyche Caddisfly | Poplar Hawk-moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche slossonae | Laothoe populi |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 65-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Poplar Hawk-moth
A large grey-brown hawk-moth that holds its hindwings forward of the forewings at rest, creating an unusual silhouette. It is the most common hawk-moth across much of Europe.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it reveals a rust-orange patch on its hindwings to startle predators before dropping to the ground.