Caddisfly Family Brachycentridae (Apple Caddis and Grannoms)
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Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
» Family Brachycentridae (Apple Caddis and Grannoms)
| Genus in Brachycentridae |  |  |
| AmiocentrusLittle Western Weedy-Water Sedges | 0 | 0 |
| BrachycentrusGrannoms | 4 | 42 |
| MicrosemaLittle Grannoms | 1 | 5 |
2 genera aren't included.
Common Name
| Match | Common Name |
 | Apple Caddis and Grannoms |
This is page 2 of underwater photos of Brachycentridae. Visit the main Brachycentridae page for:
- The behavior and habitat of Brachycentridae.
- Studio pictures of 8 Brachycentridae specimens.
- 2 streamside pictures of Brachycentridae.
4 Underwater Picture of Brachycentridae Caddisflies:
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The large caddisfly case (really less than 1/2 inch) is a Brachycentridae larva. The other cases are actually the protective sheaths of black fly (Simuliidae) pupae. The two antler-like pieces sticking out of each one are not legs, but antennal sheaths.
In this picture: True Fly Family Simuliidae (Black Flies) and Caddisfly Family Brachycentridae (Apple Caddis and Grannoms).
In this picture: True Fly Family Simuliidae (Black Flies) and Caddisfly Family Brachycentridae (Apple Caddis and Grannoms).
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