Trumpet-Net Caddis vs Rock Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trumpet-Net Caddis | Rock Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polycentropus flavomaculatus | Temnothorax rugatulus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Polycentropodidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Western United States, Mexico |
| 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.
Rock Ant
A tiny dark ant that nests in rock crevices at high elevations in western North America. Colonies contain about 200 workers and exhibit collective decision-making. Workers are dark brown with rugose sculpture on the body.
Did You Know?
Studies showed that about 40% of workers in a colony are consistently inactive, serving as a reserve labor force.