Rhyacophila (Green Sedges) Caddisfly Larva Pictures

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Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

» Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

» Class Insecta (Insects)

» Order Trichoptera (Caddisflies)

» Family Rhyacophilidae (Green Sedges)

» Genus Rhyacophila (Green Sedges)

Dave Ruiter identified this specimen as part of the Rhyacophila betteni group, but with over 20 species it's difficult to narrow down beyond that.

This caddisfly was collected from Mystery Creek #249 on July 25th, 2019 and added to Troutnut.com on July 26th, 2019.

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Rhyacophila (Green Sedges) Caddisfly Larva from Mystery Creek #249 in Washington

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Recent Discussions of this Larva

Rhyacophila betteni group 2 Replies »

Posted by Creno on Aug 8, 2019

Last reply on Aug 10, 2019 by Creno

This is one of the Rhyacophila betteni group. The R. betteni group consists of over 20 widespread, western species; common in small to medium, rocky trout streams.

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