Tube-Making Caddis vs White Miller Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tube-Making Caddis | White Miller Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psychomyia flavida | Nectopsyche albida |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Psychomyiidae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
White Miller Caddisfly
A small white caddisfly commonly found near lights along eastern North American waterways. Its delicate white wings make it easily recognizable.
Did You Know?
White millers swarm around riverside lights in such numbers that they can create slippery hazards on bridges and roadways.