Pedilus Beetle vs Black Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pedilus Beetle | Black Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notoxus monoceros | Silo nigricornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Anthicidae | Goeridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 7-9 mm body |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pedilus Beetle
A small ant-like beetle with a distinctive forward-pointing horn on the thorax. Found on sandy ground and under debris. The horn function is unknown but may be used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males bear a prominent forward-pointing thoracic horn whose function remains a mystery to entomologists.
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.