Fleabane Tortoise Beetle vs Giant Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleabane Tortoise Beetle | Giant Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cassida murraea | Phryganea grandis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fleabane Tortoise Beetle
A striking red-brown and black tortoise beetle associated with fleabane plants. Has characteristic dark markings on the transparent shield margin. Found in damp habitats.
Did You Know?
The larvae cover themselves with their own excrement and shed skins as a defensive shield.
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.