Tan Spotted Sedge vs Eastern Weighted Casemaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tan Spotted Sedge | Eastern Weighted Casemaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche instabilis | Goera stylata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Goeridae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Eastern Weighted Casemaker
A caddisfly of clean European streams that builds mineral cases with large lateral ballast stones. Larvae scrape algae from rock surfaces in moderate current.
Did You Know?
The lateral ballast stones are so precisely placed they appear to be glued on by hand.