Caddisfly Family Philopotamidae
Emergence and egg-laying behaviors vary widely within this family of net-spinning caddisflies. Some species, like Dolophilodes distinctus, have very unusual quirks. That species and Chimarra aterrima are two of the most important in this family.Larva & Pupa BiologyShelter Type: Very fine-meshed nets
Pictures of 8 Caddisfly Specimens in the Family Philopotamidae:
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Emerger pictures anyone??? 7 Replies »I would like to see a picture of an emerging Chimarra or a pupa stage before emerging if anyone has one. I am baffled and curious to how and when they change from a yellow/orange larva to a black adult fly. Also, what would be a good emerger pattern for this fly? Lafontaine emerger in what color?
Replyovipositing? 6 Replies »I had a large swarm of black sedges in a size 16 ovipositing today.the females hadvblack wings and body with a green egg sack was just wondering if that is this genus or something totally different
ReplyPupa color? 6 Replies »Last reply on Apr 5, 2012 by
EntomanSeems like dead drifting the pupa pattern during the emergence time is a good way to fish this before the adults are on the water.
Does the pupa retain the orange color of the larva or do they have the color of the adult?
Replybright green? 1 Reply »Last reply on Jan 12, 2009 by
Taxoni recently came across with a bright green one of these. Is that the same or a completely different species?
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