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Little Grannoms

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***Microsema

This common name refers to only one genus.

Caddisfly Genus Microsema

These are often called Little Grannoms.
I have only seen two species of this small genus mentioned in angling books, and neither was said to be anything special.
Microsema (Little Grannoms) Caddisfly AdultMicrosema (Little Grannoms) Caddisfly Adult View 5 PicturesThis one has a neat iridescent sheen to its wings.

See the discussion for details on this fly's tentative ID.
Collected May 28, 2007 from in
Added to Troutnut.com by on June 4, 2007
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