Case-building caddisfly larva (Limnephilus flavicornis) | Flickr
Amazing, these underwater insect images are great. Is it taken in some fast running stream? Just wondering about the water clarity.
Well these species lives in still waters where they can find shells of aquatic snails as the construction material for their protective shelters. I found this species in a small forest pond. In a fast moving streams you can find many other types which you can find in my Caddishfly larvae set.
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Yeah it's embarrassing that our ponds/lakes aren't anywhere near this clear. I don't think we have any caddishflies or their larvae. This is a really good photo depicting it's foraging capabilities.
Yes, Caddishflies are indicators of water quality and unfortunately not many ponds or streams are in sufficient condition.
