Trumpet-Net Caddis vs Salt and Pepper Microcaddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trumpet-Net Caddis | Salt and Pepper Microcaddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polycentropus flavomaculatus | Agraylea multipunctata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Polycentropodidae | Hydroptilidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 3-4.5 mm body |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| 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.
Salt and Pepper Microcaddis
A very small caddisfly with speckled wings found in algae-rich ponds and lakes across North America. Larvae build tiny purse-shaped cases. One of the smallest caddisfly species.
Did You Know?
Builds one of the smallest insect cases known, a tiny purse-shaped structure barely visible to the naked eye.