Strong Casemaker Caddisfly vs Rusty Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Strong Casemaker Caddisfly | Rusty Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontocerum albicorne | Hydropsyche saxonica |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Odontoceridae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| 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.
Rusty Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly of clean upland European streams sensitive to organic pollution. Larvae construct fine-meshed capture nets between stones.
Did You Know?
Its presence is used as a biological indicator of excellent water quality in European river assessments.