Caddisfly Genus Frenesia (Dot Wing Winter Sedges)
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Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
» Family Limnephilidae (Northern Caddisflies)
» Genus Frenesia (Dot Wing Winter Sedges)
| Species in Frenesia |  |  |
| Frenesia difficilisDot Wing Winter Sedge | 0 | 0 |
| Frenesia missaDot Wing Winter Sedge | 0 | 0 |
Common Names
| Match | Common Name |
 | Dot Wing Winter Sedges |
 | Northern Caddisflies |
Where & When
Regions: East, MidwestTime Of Year (?): Late September through February, peaking in November or December
Hatching Behavior
Time Of Day (?): Late morning or afternoon
Pupae emerge from the shallows on warm days, and are the most important stage of this species. They can be very important because few other insects are around at the same time of year.Egg-Laying Behavior
The egg-laying females are not known to be important.Larva & Pupa Biology
Diet: Decaying plant matterEnvironmental Tolerance: Prefers cold water
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