MicroCaddis (hamata)
Tricoptera (caddis)
| Family: | hydroptilidae |
| Genus: | hydroptila |
| Species: | hamata |
| Common Name: | microcaddis |
Basic Statistics
| Size: | 3-4mm | | Feeding : | |
| Hook: | #26, 28 | | Emerging: | |
| Case Type: | purse case maker | | Oviposting: | |
| Hatch Date: | May 31-Jun 15 | | Body Color: | bright yellow /orange |
| Habitat: | widely diverse. small to large streams | | Wing Color: | gray - brown |
- microcaddis Comments:
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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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