Trumpet-Net Caddis vs Longhorn Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trumpet-Net Caddis | Longhorn Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polycentropus flavomaculatus | Oecetis ochracea |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Polycentropodidae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Longhorn Caddisfly
A slender caddisfly with antennae much longer than its body. Larvae are unusual among caddisflies in being active predators that hunt in their cases.
Did You Know?
These caddisfly larvae carry their cases while stalking prey like tiny hermit crabs hunting on the lake floor.