Tan Spotted Sedge vs Comstock's Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tan Spotted Sedge | Comstock's Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche instabilis | Agathon comstocki |
| Order | Trichoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| 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.
Comstock's Net-Winged Midge
A western North American net-winged midge found on waterfall-splashed rocks. Larvae have a unique caterpillar-like body with sucker discs.
Did You Know?
Larvae inch forward using alternating suction attachment, moving like a caterpillar across wet rock faces.