Tube-Making Caddis vs Tansy Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tube-Making Caddis | Tansy Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychomyia flavida | Chrysolina graminis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Psychomyiidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 7-11mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| 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.
Tansy Beetle
A stunning metallic green and copper beetle covered in tiny pits. It is one of the rarest beetles in Britain.
Did You Know?
In the UK it survives in only a small stretch along the River Ouse near York making it one of Britains most localized insects.