Western Bushtail Caddisfly vs Seaweed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Bushtail Caddisfly | Seaweed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gumaga nigricula | Coelopa frigida |
| Order | Trichoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Sericostomatidae | Coelopidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | North Atlantic coasts of Europe and 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.
Seaweed Fly
A coastal fly whose larvae develop in rotting seaweed wrack on beaches. It forms massive swarms on strandlines that can annoy beachgoers.
Did You Know?
It is a model organism for studying sexual selection because larger males win more mating contests.