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Caddisfly Species Dicosmoecus gilvipes (Giant Orange Sedge)

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Region: West

Time Of Year (?): September and October

Preferred Waters: Medium to large streams

According to LaFontaine in Caddisflies, this is the main species of Dicosmoecus in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

Pictures of 2 Caddisfly Specimens in the Species Dicosmoecus gilvipes:

Dicosmoecus gilvipes (Giant Orange Sedge) Caddisfly NymphDicosmoecus gilvipes (Giant Orange Sedge) Caddisfly Nymph View 3 Pictures
Collected October 5, 2010 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 27, 2011
Dicosmoecus gilvipes (Giant Orange Sedge) Caddisfly AdultDicosmoecus gilvipes (Giant Orange Sedge) Caddisfly Adult View 2 Pictures
Collected September 5, 2010 from the Touchet River in Washington
Added to Troutnut.com by Bnewell on June 27, 2011

1 Underwater Picture of Dicosmoecus gilvipes Caddisflies:

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These are probably 3rd instar larvae of Dicosmoecus gilvipes. The 4th instar larvae will be the round case made of sand grains. In this picture: Caddisfly Species Dicosmoecus gilvipes (Giant Orange Sedge). From the Touchet River in Washington.
These are probably 3rd instar larvae of Dicosmoecus gilvipes. The 4th instar larvae will be the round case made of sand grains.

In this picture: Caddisfly Species Dicosmoecus gilvipes (Giant Orange Sedge).
StateWashington
LocationTouchet River
Date TakenJun 23, 2011
Date AddedJun 27, 2011
AuthorBnewell
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