Trumpet-Net Caddis vs Little Sister Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trumpet-Net Caddis | Little Sister Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polycentropus flavomaculatus | Cheumatopsyche campyla |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Polycentropodidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Little Sister Sedge
A small net-spinning caddisfly widespread in warm-water streams. Larvae tolerate moderate enrichment better than most Hydropsychidae.
Did You Know?
Larvae vibrate their bodies to increase water flow through their catch-nets.