ANIMALIA » INSECTA » TRICHOPTERA (caddisflies)
Family Limnephilidae (limnephilids)
___Glyphotaelius pellucidus (Retzius, 1783)
Description of Adult
Forewing length 12-17 mm. The forewing of this caddisfly has a distinct notched outer margin. The sexes express dimorphism with differences in wing pattern.
Flight Season, Habitat, Status & Distribution
The adult is seen late April to June and August to October with a summer diapause. Found often in woodland in pools and streams. Common and widespread throughout Britain but scarcer in Scotland.
Species attracted to moth trap light.
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