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Caddisfly - Triplectides similis Attracted to UV light. Australia,Geotagged,Triplectides similis,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Caddisfly - Triplectides similis

Attracted to UV light.

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Triplectides similis is a caddisfly species in the Leptoceridae family. They have aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. The larva is a tube case maker. They prefer slow, medium size streams with pools.

Similar species: Caddisflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Sep 19, 2025. Captured Sep 19, 2025 13:34 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm