Tan Spotted Sedge vs Chinese Moon Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tan Spotted Sedge | Chinese Moon Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche instabilis | Actias dubernardi |
| Order | Trichoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 90-120 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central China (Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou) |
| 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.
Chinese Moon Moth
A rare and exquisitely beautiful moon moth with pink-tinged green wings and extraordinarily long, curling hindwing tails. Males are more deeply pink-washed than the green females.
Did You Know?
Actias dubernardi is one of the only moon moths whose larvae feed on conifers rather than broadleaf trees, an unusual dietary specialization.