Strong Casemaker Caddisfly vs Western Bushtail Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Strong Casemaker Caddisfly | Western Bushtail Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontocerum albicorne | Gumaga nigricula |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Odontoceridae | Sericostomatidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Western Bushtail Caddisfly
A western North American caddisfly that constructs smooth cylindrical cases from fine sand. Larvae are leaf-shredders in forested streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae migrate upstream as they grow, compensating for the downstream drift they experienced as young instars.