Zebra Caddis vs Discothyrea Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zebra Caddis | Discothyrea Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrostemum zebratum | Discothyrea testacea |
| Order | Trichoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Zebra Caddis
A strikingly patterned net-spinning caddisfly of eastern North American rivers. Larvae build large silken capture nets in warm rivers.
Did You Know?
Its bold zebra-striped wing pattern makes it one of the most visually striking North American caddisflies.
Discothyrea Ant
An extremely small and rarely seen ant with only a single-segmented antennal club, unique among ants. It nests deep in soil and rotting wood across southern Europe.
Did You Know?
Its single-segment antennal club is found in no other ant genus, making it instantly recognizable to myrmecologists.