"Glyphtotaelius pellucidus" IR P1700273
MT02 14-15/04/2022 TL006287
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Description
Length 12 to 17 mm. A medium to large sized caddis fly with marbled brown and cream wings, although the patterning varies between male and female in this species. The forewings have a notched outer margin.
Identification difficultyCommon and easily identified. Click for more info.
Habitat
Still water habitats, ponds and lakes, often in woodland or well wooded areas.
When to see it
Late April to June and August to October with a summer diapause.
Life History
It breeds around still water such as ponds and lakes. The jelly coated egg sac is stuck to a leaf above the surface of the water, and when the eggs are ready to hatch they fall into the water beneath. The larvae build a case with pieces of dead leaves.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in Britain, though less common in Scotland.
"Glyphtotaelius pellucidus" IR P1700273
MT02 14-15/04/2022 TL006287
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Description
Length 12 to 17 mm. A medium to large sized caddis fly with marbled brown and cream wings, although the patterning varies between male and female in this species. The forewings have a notched outer margin.
Identification difficultyCommon and easily identified. Click for more info.
Habitat
Still water habitats, ponds and lakes, often in woodland or well wooded areas.
When to see it
Late April to June and August to October with a summer diapause.
Life History
It breeds around still water such as ponds and lakes. The jelly coated egg sac is stuck to a leaf above the surface of the water, and when the eggs are ready to hatch they fall into the water beneath. The larvae build a case with pieces of dead leaves.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in Britain, though less common in Scotland.