Trumpet-Net Caddis vs Malagasy Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trumpet-Net Caddis | Malagasy Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polycentropus flavomaculatus | Neochauliodes madagascariensis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Polycentropodidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 40-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Malagasy Dobsonfly
A large, brown-winged insect with broad wings held tent-like over the body at rest. Males may have elongated mandibles. Larvae are aquatic and known as hellgrammites.
Did You Know?
The aquatic larvae are considered indicators of clean water quality, as they cannot tolerate polluted streams.