Tube-Making Caddis vs Clubtail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tube-Making Caddis | Clubtail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychomyia flavida | Ophiogomphus cecilia |
| Order | Trichoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Psychomyiidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 50-55 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Tube-Making Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build silken tubes cemented to rock surfaces in rivers. The tubes create a network of galleries on submerged stones.
Did You Know?
Entire rock surfaces can be covered in a patchwork of silken tubes built by dense colonies.
Clubtail Dragonfly
A green-eyed dragonfly with a club-shaped abdomen tip found along clean rivers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae bury themselves in clean sand and are indicators of excellent water quality.