Spotted Sedge vs Long-cerci Dipluran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Sedge | Long-cerci Dipluran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche siltalai | Litocampa henroti |
| Order | Trichoptera | Diplura |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Campodeidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | France, Spain |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Long-cerci Dipluran
A troglophilic dipluran known from caves in western Europe. It has remarkably long cerci used for detecting vibrations in cave environments.
Did You Know?
Its cerci can be nearly as long as the rest of its body.