Tube-Making Caddis vs Trumpet-Net Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tube-Making Caddis | Trumpet-Net Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychomyia flavida | Polycentropus flavomaculatus |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Psychomyiidae | Polycentropodidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Omnivores |
| 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.
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.