MicroCaddis (hamata)

Tricoptera (caddis)

Family:hydroptilidae
Genus:hydroptila
Species:hamata
Common Name:microcaddis

Basic Statistics
Size:3-4mmFeeding :
Hook:#26, 28Emerging:
Case Type:purse case makerOviposting:
Hatch Date:May 31-Jun 15Body Color:bright yellow /orange
Habitat:widely diverse. small to large streamsWing Color:gray - brown

microcaddis Comments:
These tiny caddis flies are widespread and numerous in most trout inhabited waters. The larvae in their yellowish cases drift with the currents causing selective feeding. A Brassie in sizes 20, 24 simulate the drifting larva. Gray wing with yellowish body emergers and adult patterns.
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