Caddisfly Species Brachycentrus americanus (American Grannom)
Taxonomic Navigation -?-
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
» Family Brachycentridae (Apple Caddis and Grannoms)
» Genus Brachycentrus (Grannoms)
» Species americanus (American Grannom)
Common Names
| Match | Common Name |
 | American Grannom |
 | Medium Grannom |
 | Grannom |
Where & When
This species is most prolific in the West and Midwest, but it may still be of concern to fishermen in the East.Hatching Behavior
Time Of Day (?): Morning
Special thanks to Lloyd Gonzales, author of the excellent new book Fly-Fishing Pressured Water, for helping to sort out the Brachycentrus species and common names.
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