Black Sedge vs Giant Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sedge | Giant Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo nigricornis | Phryganea grandis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Sedge
A caddisfly whose larvae build heavy cases from sand grains cemented with silk. Found in clean, stony streams. Cases have lateral flanges of larger stones for ballast.
Did You Know?
Larval cases have added flanges of larger stones that act as ballast, preventing the case from being swept away.
Giant Caddisfly
The largest European caddisfly with mottled brown-and-cream wings spanning up to 60 mm. Its larvae build portable cases from spirally arranged plant fragments.
Did You Know?
Giant caddisfly larvae construct their cases in a beautiful spiral pattern from carefully cut pieces of leaves and stems.