Walnut Sphinx Moth vs Strong Casemaker Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walnut Sphinx Moth | Strong Casemaker Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amorpha juglandis | Odontocerum albicorne |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Odontoceridae |
| Size | 50-75 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Walnut Sphinx Moth
A beautifully cryptic hawk moth with scalloped wing edges and mottled brown, gray, and lavender patterns. It rests among leaf litter where it is nearly impossible to detect.
Did You Know?
The walnut sphinx caterpillar can produce a high-pitched whistle by forcing air through its spiracles, startling birds and other predators.
Strong Casemaker Caddisfly
A caddisfly that builds smooth, slightly curved sand-grain cases up to 20 mm long. Larvae inhabit cool, clean streams with gravel and cobble substrates.
Did You Know?
The cases are so precisely constructed they were once thought to be the work of marine worms rather than insects.