Tan Spotted Sedge vs Bizarre Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tan Spotted Sedge | Bizarre Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche instabilis | Lepidostoma togatum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tan Spotted Sedge
A medium-sized caddisfly whose larvae construct net retreats in fast-flowing upland streams. Adults are tan with spotted wings.
Did You Know?
Larvae aggressively defend their net territories from neighboring caddisflies.
Bizarre Caddisfly
A North American case-building caddisfly with square-sectioned cases made of leaf bits. Adults have a distinctive hairy appearance around the head.
Did You Know?
Male adults have bizarre modified maxillary palps that give the family its common name.