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Cased larvae of the Mottled Sedge Caddisfly (Glyphotaelius pellucidus) Aquatic caddisfly are known for the remarkable variety of cases their larvae construct to protect them in the water.<br /> <br /> Some stick out (pun intended) more than others including this particular species.<br /> <br /> Find out why here:<section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/YEhvxXrG3Lg?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Geotagged,Glyphotaelius pellucidus,United Kingdom,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Cased larvae of the Mottled Sedge Caddisfly (Glyphotaelius pellucidus)

Aquatic caddisfly are known for the remarkable variety of cases their larvae construct to protect them in the water.

Some stick out (pun intended) more than others including this particular species.

Find out why here:

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    Ferdy Christant
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    I had never even heard of Aquatic caddisfly, very educational post, Philip! Posted 7 months ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      In which case (pun again intended) I'll post a couple of others I have of another species, one as the larvae and another in adulthood.

       Posted 7 months ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Please do, can't wait! Posted 7 months ago
        1. View Philip Booker's profile
          Philip Booker
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          Beat you to it! Posted 7 months ago

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The Mottled Sedge

"Glyphotaelius pellucidus" is a species of insect belonging to the family Limnephilidae. It is native to Europe and Northern America.

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Similar species: Caddisflies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Jan 25, 2025. Captured Jan 16, 2025 18:23 in Institute of Development Studies, Falmer Hill, Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QL, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/30s
  • ISO400
  • 56.39mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.