Tan Spotted Sedge vs Kosovo Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tan Spotted Sedge | Kosovo Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche instabilis | Tinodes lumbardhi |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Psychomyiidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Kosovo Caddisfly
A caddisfly species new to science described in 2025 from the Lumbardhi i Decanit River in Kosovo. Its discovery highlighted an important but overlooked biodiversity hotspot.
Did You Know?
This species was discovered in a river in Kosovo — its description drew international attention to the Balkans as an overlooked and underexplored insect biodiversity hotspot.