White Miller Caddisfly vs Great Red Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Miller Caddisfly | Great Red Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nectopsyche albida | Phryganea striata |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Leptoceridae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Miller Caddisfly
A small white caddisfly commonly found near lights along eastern North American waterways. Its delicate white wings make it easily recognizable.
Did You Know?
White millers swarm around riverside lights in such numbers that they can create slippery hazards on bridges and roadways.
Great Red Sedge
A large cinnamon-colored caddisfly with distinctive striped wings, well known to European anglers. It hatches in early summer on lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
This caddisfly inspired one of the oldest known artificial fishing flies, the "Great Red Sedge," used since at least the fifteenth century.