Zebra Caddis vs Sand Fly Caddis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zebra Caddis | Sand Fly Caddis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrostemum zebratum | Glossosoma intermedium |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydropsychidae | Glossosomatidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| 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.
Sand Fly Caddis
A small caddisfly whose larvae build distinctive tortoise-shell-shaped stone cases. They are important grazers on algae-covered stream rocks.
Did You Know?
Glossosoma larvae abandon and rebuild their dome-shaped cases each time they need to move to a new grazing site.