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Caddisfly Genus Hydatophylax (Giant Cream Pattern-Wing Sedges)

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Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
» Class Insecta (Insects)
» Order Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
» Family Limnephilidae (Northern Caddisflies)
» Genus Hydatophylax (Giant Cream Pattern-Wing Sedges)
Species in HydatophylaxNumber of SpecimensNumber of Pictures
Hydatophylax argusGiant Cream Pattern-Wing Sedge00
Hydatophylax hesperusGiant Cream Pattern-Wing Sedge00

2 species aren't included.
Common Names
These are huge caddisflies. The larvae may be nearly an inch and a half long and build three-inch cases. Hook sizes 4-6 are appropriate for the pupae.  

Where & When

Time Of Year (?): Late May to fall in the East; August to October in the West
Preferred Waters: Medium to large streams

Hatching Behavior

Time Of Day (?): Morning
Trout may feed on the pupae of this genus.

Egg-Laying Behavior

The egg-laying adults are not important.

Larva & Pupa Biology

Diet: Woody debris
Current Speed: Slow

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