Spotted Sedge vs Cone-Head Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Sedge | Cone-Head Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche siltalai | Copiphora rhinoceros |
| Order | Trichoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly that constructs silken capture nets in fast-flowing water to filter food from the current. Adults have spotted brown wings.
Did You Know?
Net-spinning caddisfly larvae are such effective filter feeders that they can remove significant amounts of fine particles from stream water.
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.