Strong Casemaker Caddisfly vs Australian Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Strong Casemaker Caddisfly | Australian Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontocerum albicorne | Triplectides australis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Odontoceridae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Strong Casemaker Caddisfly
A caddisfly that builds smooth, slightly curved sand-grain cases up to 20 mm long. Larvae inhabit cool, clean streams with gravel and cobble substrates.
Did You Know?
The cases are so precisely constructed they were once thought to be the work of marine worms rather than insects.
Australian Caddisfly
A distinctive Australian caddisfly whose larvae inhabit hollowed-out twigs as portable cases. It is common in forested streams across eastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Larvae hollow out small twigs to create perfectly fitted tubular cases.