Trichoptera Order: Caddisflies

Almost all caddisfly larvae build cases to live in. Each of the families build different varieties of cases to live in. Some live in silk cases attached to rocks or logs, some build cases out of stones or sand, and some build theirs out of sticks and grass. The silk to build these cases is emitted from an opening at the tip of the labium. The family found in the Rose Garden Pond uses pieces of plant material that is wrapped in a spiral fashion forming a long, narrow tube. Not only do caddisfly larvae use this silk to build a home, but many use this silk to capture tiny prey as well. Adult caddisflies resemble small, moth-like insects with long, thread-like antenna. They are the most active during the night.


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	Go to the Family: Phryganeinae Almost all caddisfly larvae build cases to live in. Each of the families build different varieties of cases to live in. Some live in silk cases attached to rocks or logs, some build cases out of stones or sand, and some build theirs out of sticks and grass. The silk to build these cases is emitted from an opening at the tip of the labium. The family found in the Rose Garden Pond uses pieces of plant material that is wrapped in a spiral fashion forming a long, narrow tube. Not only do caddisfly larvae use this silk to build a home, but many use this silk to capture tiny prey as well. Adult caddisflies resemble small, moth-like insects with long, thread-like antenna. They are the most active during the night.