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Trichoptera facts for kids

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Hydropsyche.pellucidula
Trichoptera larvenbau
Case of a larva

The Trichoptera is an order of insects, also known as caddisflies, sedge-flies, or rail flies. They are usually identified by the setae (hairs) that cover their entire bodies, including their wings. The larvae of many caddisflies species use silk to make protective cases of gravel, sand, twigs or other debris which can be found in clean rivers and streams.

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  • Lepido02

    Eocene fossil in Baltic amber, Lithuania (44mya)

  • Trichoptera net

    Net made by a larva of the suborder Spicipalpia

  • Silver Sedge, from Trout fly-fishing in America (6309074584)

    "Silver Sedge" fishing fly mimicking Lepidostoma caddisfly, from Trout fly-fishing in America

  • Caddisfly-larva

    Larva with portable case of rock fragments

  • Caddisfly Larva

    Larva emerging from case made of plant material

  • L flavicornis 22088905 cropped

    Case of Limnephilus flavicornis made of snail shells

  • GT Caddis Fly Egg Mass on leaf

    Egg mass on leaf away from water

  • CaddisPupaBMNH

    Pupa with oar-like swimming legs

  • Caddis pupae

    Pupae

  • Parachiona.picicornis.emerging

    Parachiona picicornis adult emerging from aquatic pupa

  • Daternomina male tagged

    Adult

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