Rhyacophila carolina (Green Sedge) 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)

» Species carolina (Green Sedge)

This specimens shows that the name "green rockworm" doesn't quite fit all Rhyacophila larvae, even though it does fit the majority. This is actually the first of their larvae that I've found in a different color. I'm not sure if it's because of the species or because this is a young one, but I have found equally small green larvae, so I'm guessing it's the species.

This caddisfly was collected from the Catskills on May 6th, 2007 and added to Troutnut.com on May 18th, 2007.

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CameraCanon EOS 20D

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CameraCanon EOS 20D

Recent Discussions of this Larva

carolina? 1 Reply »

Posted by Litobrancha on Jun 12, 2007

Last reply on Jun 12, 2007 by Troutnut

fits carolina in the key, but something doesn't look right to me, head shape doesn't really look like carolina and it is rather hairy. love to see an adult!!!

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