Vampire Moth vs Tan Spotted Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vampire Moth | Tan Spotted Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calyptra thalictri | Hydropsyche instabilis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | Wingspan 40-50mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vampire Moth
A dull grey-brown moth with a uniquely evolved proboscis capable of piercing mammalian skin. Males occasionally drink blood for sodium.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only moths known to drink blood from mammals including humans using its hardened barbed proboscis.
Tan Spotted Sedge
A medium-sized caddisfly whose larvae construct net retreats in fast-flowing upland streams. Adults are tan with spotted wings.
Did You Know?
Larvae aggressively defend their net territories from neighboring caddisflies.