Tube-Making Caddis vs Northern Bushtail Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tube-Making Caddis | Northern Bushtail Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychomyia flavida | Sericostoma schneideri |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Psychomyiidae | Sericostomatidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Northern Bushtail Caddisfly
A cold-water caddisfly of northern European mountain streams. Larvae build sturdy curved cases from fine gravel and process leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Larvae condition leaf material by allowing fungal colonization before consuming it, much like composting.