Troutnut Forum > Specimen Discussion > carolina?
The Specimen
Rhyacophila carolina (Green Sedge) Caddisfly Larva
View 8 PicturesThis 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.
View 8 PicturesThis 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.Region: Catskills
Collected May 6, 2007
Added May 18, 2007
The Discussion
| Litobrancha | June 12th, 2007, 3:18 pm | |
| Knoxville TN Posts: 49 | 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!!! | |
| Jason Robinson Research Specialist III UT Knoxville | ||
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| Troutnut | June 12th, 2007, 9:33 pm | |
| Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1115 | It is a fairly young larva, if that makes a difference here. | |
| Jason Neuswanger The Troutnut | ||
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