Leptoceridae sp. (family)

Long-horned caddisfly at Lake Burley Griffin West

Leptoceridae sp. (family) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 15 Apr 2024
Leptoceridae sp. (family) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 15 Apr 2024
Leptoceridae sp. (family) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 15 Apr 2024
Leptoceridae sp. (family) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 15 Apr 2024
Leptoceridae sp. (family) at Lake Burley Griffin West - 15 Apr 2024
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Identification history

Leptoceridae sp. (family) 16 Apr 2024 Alice
Unidentified 15 Apr 2024 VanceLawrence

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Caddisfly larvae in a hollowed out bramble stick 3-4mm wide and 30mm long

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Alice wrote:
   16 Apr 2024
Leptoceridae, larva and case, possibly genus Triplectides. Nice image with larva protruding from case.
Alice wrote:
   16 Apr 2024

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 15 Apr 2024 04:44 PM Recorded on
  • VanceLawrence Recorded by

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  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • hollowed bramble stick Associated plant
  • Unknown Gender
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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