Velebit Cave Beetle vs New Zealand Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Velebit Cave Beetle | New Zealand Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hadesia vasiceki | Olinga feredayi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Leiodidae | Conoesucidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Bosnia and Herzegovina | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Velebit Cave Beetle
A blind, reddish-brown cave beetle from deep caves in the Dinaric Alps. It has a narrow elongated body adapted for moving through tight rock crevices.
Did You Know?
The genus Hadesia contains some of the most extreme cave-adapted beetles in the world.
New Zealand Caddisfly
A stony-cased caddisfly endemic to New Zealand streams. Larvae are important grazers found in virtually all clean New Zealand rivers.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly encountered caddisfly in New Zealand freshwater surveys.