Giant cream pattern wing sedge (argus)

Tricoptera (caddis)
caddis fly
Family:limnephilidae
Genus:hydatophylax
Species:argus
Common Name:Giant cream pattern wing sedge

Basic Statistics
Size:30-34mmFeeding :shreader woody material
Hook:#8, 10Emerging:crawl out on vegetation
Case Type:stick caseOviposting:
Hatch Date:Jun 1-Jun 20Body Color:light ginger
Habitat:slow back watersWing Color:Light brown with mottling

Comments: Fish in early morning with big (#6) pupa fly. Argus is a shredder, so look for them in areas of accumulated plant matter.

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