Salt and Pepper Microcaddis vs Giant Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Salt and Pepper Microcaddis | Giant Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agraylea multipunctata | Phryganea grandis |
| Order | Trichoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Hydroptilidae | Phryganeidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm body | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
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.