Caddisflies
(Phylum Arthropoda, Class Insecta, Order Trichoptera)

Instructions: For a larger view of the specimens below, click on an image. The enlarged image will appear on your screen in a new window. Close this new window when you are through viewing it. See note below regarding identification of macros. Further information on the identification and ecology of aquatic macroinvertebrates can be found from the materials mentioned on the Macro Resources Page.

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Caddisfly Families
Net-spinner | Free-living | Finger-net | Tube-maker | Case-maker


Finger-net Caddisfly (Family Philopotamidae)
Tolerance:
moderate

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(9 mm)
genus: Wormaldia*
East Fork Lewis River
Lewisville Park
September 2005

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genus: Wormaldia*
East Fork Lewis River
Daybreak Park

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genus: Wormaldia*
East Fork Lewis River
Daybreak Park

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(4 mm)
genus: Wormaldia*
Salmon Cr. tributary
Venersborg, WA
December 2004

free-living
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genus: Wormaldia*
Daybreak Park
East Fork Lewis River
August 2006

Harmony Dr. macro
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genus: Wormaldia*
Harmony Dr.
Longview, WA
July 2006

 

 


 

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Caddisfly Families
Net-spinner | Free-living | Finger-net | Tube-maker | Case-maker


Tube-maker Caddisfly (Family Polycentropodidae)
Tolerance:
moderate
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Kress Lake
Kalama, WA
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pond
Clark Co., WA
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pond
Clark Co., WA

Note from author: Considerable effort has been made to be as accurate as possible in the identification of the organisms. While I am fairly confident of the ID (at least for the major taxon levels), I cannot guarantee complete accuracy. In particular, you will notice that some organisms are labeled with a (*). This indicates a probable classification based on general traits (shape, size and color) of the organism and location from which it was found. I do not possess the level of expertise nor did I conduct the kind of detailed inspection to provide a conclusive ID -- consider these efforts at classification as my "best guess" based on available information and, in some instance, outside assistance. (If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact me at the email address provided at the bottom of this page.)

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modified: 10/26/014