Vivid Dancer vs Zebra Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Vivid Dancer | Zebra Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argia vivida | Macrostemum zebratum |
| Order | Odonata | Trichoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Vivid Dancer
A brightly colored dancer damselfly of western North America with intense blue-violet markings. It thrives along desert streams and hot springs.
Did You Know?
It breeds in thermal springs where water temperatures would be lethal to most other damselflies.
Zebra Caddis
A strikingly patterned net-spinning caddisfly of eastern North American rivers. Larvae build large silken capture nets in warm rivers.
Did You Know?
Its bold zebra-striped wing pattern makes it one of the most visually striking North American caddisflies.