Western Bushtail Caddisfly vs Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Bushtail Caddisfly | Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gumaga nigricula | Glossosoma nigrior |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Sericostomatidae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern 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.
Little Tan Short-Horn Sedge
A small, abundant caddisfly of eastern North American streams. Larvae build tortoise-shell-shaped cases of fine gravel and are important grazers.
Did You Know?
Grazing by dense populations can visibly reduce algal cover on stream rocks.