Strong Casemaker Caddisfly vs Indian Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Strong Casemaker Caddisfly | Indian Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontocerum albicorne | Cicindela aurulenta |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Odontoceridae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal) |
| 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.
Indian Tiger Beetle
A brilliantly metallic green tiger beetle with coppery-red margins on the elytra. It is an agile predator that runs swiftly across open ground to capture small invertebrates with its powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest running insects relative to body size, capable of running so fast they temporarily go blind and must stop to re-orient.