Western Bushtail Caddisfly vs Bizarre Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Bushtail Caddisfly | Bizarre Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gumaga nigricula | Lepidostoma togatum |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Sericostomatidae | Lepidostomatidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Bushtail Caddisfly
A western North American caddisfly that constructs smooth cylindrical cases from fine sand. Larvae are leaf-shredders in forested streams.
Did You Know?
Larvae migrate upstream as they grow, compensating for the downstream drift they experienced as young instars.
Bizarre Caddisfly
A North American case-building caddisfly with square-sectioned cases made of leaf bits. Adults have a distinctive hairy appearance around the head.
Did You Know?
Male adults have bizarre modified maxillary palps that give the family its common name.