Salt and Pepper Microcaddis vs Cheese Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Salt and Pepper Microcaddis | Cheese Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agraylea multipunctata | Piophila casei |
| Order | Trichoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Hydroptilidae | Piophilidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm body | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Cosmopolitan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Salt and Pepper Microcaddis
A very small caddisfly with speckled wings found in algae-rich ponds and lakes across North America. Larvae build tiny purse-shaped cases. One of the smallest caddisfly species.
Did You Know?
Builds one of the smallest insect cases known, a tiny purse-shaped structure barely visible to the naked eye.
Cheese Skipper
A small fly whose larvae infest stored cheese, cured meats, and other protein-rich foods. Larvae can leap up to 15 cm by curling and snapping their bodies.
Did You Know?
Sardinian casu marzu cheese is deliberately infested with its larvae as a delicacy.