Black Sedge vs Mother of Pearl Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sedge | Mother of Pearl Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo nigricornis | Mystacides azurea |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| 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.
Mother of Pearl Caddisfly
A small iridescent caddisfly with long antennae and pearly blue-green wings. It swarms in large mating flights over lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
The iridescent wing scales of this caddisfly create a shimmering blue-green appearance unique among the Trichoptera.