Tan Spotted Sedge vs Sinuate-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tan Spotted Sedge | Sinuate-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche instabilis | Tatocnemis sinuatipennis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Sinuate-winged Damselfly
An endemic damselfly with distinctively sinuate or wavy-edged wings, a feature unique among Malagasy odonates. Males have a metallic green thorax and pale blue abdomen.
Did You Know?
The unusual wavy wing shape is found in no other damselfly genus, making Tatocnemis instantly recognizable in the field.