Trichoptera (order) (Unidentified Caddisfly)
ADULTS: moth-like, but with membranous wings; short-lived
LARVAE: aquatic; useful indicators of water quality, as they are sensitive to pollution; many build portable, protective cases from sand or vegetation; the structure of the case may help identification to family, or even genus level
Identification guide for larvae: The Waterbug App. This is a very helpful guide for identifying aquatic invertebrates - including larval insects such as caddisflies. The App is free, and available for iOS and Android devices.
Trichoptera (order) is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast | Greater Melbourne | Barwon South West
Species information
- Trichoptera (order) Scientific name
- Unidentified Caddisfly Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1205m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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