Caddis The Caddis fly, (Trichopetra) or sedges can be found anywhere there is fresh water. The drab coloured adults are moth-like however their body and wings are covered with hairs. Another distinguisihing feature is that the caddis do not have a coiled proboscis. Their wings are held over the body in a tent like fashion.
Mostly nocturnal, the adults hide in vegetation during the hours of daylight and are hard to find. Mating takes place at dusk, either in flight or on vegetation. Their bodies range in size from 2mm to 28mm (1.25 inches). |