Scaly Wing Sedge (transversa)

Tricoptera (caddis)

caddis
Family:Leptoceridae
Genus:ceraculea
Species:transversa
Common Name:Scaly Wing Sedge
Basic transversa Statistics
Size:11-13mmFeeding :Probably organic plant material
Hook:#12Emerging:Crawl/Swims to the surface
Case Type:Tube case stone & vegetationOviposting:On the surface or dives under to bottom
Hatch Date:Jul 8-Aug 20Body Color: Brownish
Habitat:cool slow waterWing Color:Brownish

Scaly Wing Sedge Comments:
Larvae not generally exposed to trout.
Emerging and adult patterns in brownish color. Look for transversa in slow streams during evening hours.
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