Tan Spotted Sedge vs Trumpet-Net Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tan Spotted Sedge | Trumpet-Net Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydropsyche instabilis | Polycentropus flavomaculatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Polycentropodidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 10-15 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.
Trumpet-Net Caddis
A caddisfly whose larvae spin trumpet-shaped silk nets to trap prey. It is common throughout European rivers and lakes.
Did You Know?
Its trumpet-shaped capture net funnels prey into a waiting chamber where the larva ambushes them.