Black Sedge vs Mothlike Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sedge | Mothlike Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silo nigricornis | Triaenodes bicolor |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Goeridae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 7-9 mm body | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Mothlike Caddisfly
An elegant caddisfly with pale straw-colored wings and long antennae found near still waters. Larvae build slender spiral cases from plant fragments and swim actively.
Did You Know?
Triaenodes larvae are unusual among caddisflies in being strong swimmers, propelled by their fringed hind legs.