Spotted Hydropsyche Caddisfly vs Whip-scorpion Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Hydropsyche Caddisfly | Whip-scorpion Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche slossonae | Paederus amazonicus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Amazon Basin, tropical South 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.
Whip-scorpion Rove Beetle
A brightly colored Amazonian rove beetle with orange and metallic blue markings typical of the Paederus genus. It thrives in tropical riverine habitats where it hunts small arthropods in vegetation.
Did You Know?
Amazonian indigenous peoples have long known to avoid crushing this beetle on skin, having independently discovered the dermatitis-causing properties of pederin.