Strong Casemaker Caddisfly vs Claret Dun Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Strong Casemaker Caddisfly | Claret Dun Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontocerum albicorne | Leptophlebia vespertina |
| Order | Trichoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Odontoceridae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Claret Dun Mayfly
A dark-winged mayfly that emerges in the evening over still and slow-moving waters.
Did You Know?
It is a key food source for brown trout during spring evening rises.