Glossy Wing Sedge (zebratum)

Tricoptera (caddis)
caddis
Family:hydropsychidae
Genus:macronema
Species:zebratum
Common Name:Glossy wing sedge

Basic zebratum Statistics
Size:15-18mmFeeding :
Hook:#8, 10Emerging:just under surface
Case Type:Oviposting:lands on surface
Hatch Date:JulyBody Color:brown/ yellow
Habitat:riffles of warm water streamsWing Color:brown yellow

Glossy Wing Sedge Comments:
An abundant species on rich tailwater streams such as West Canada Creek. Look for them in the faster runs and rapids. Smallmouth bass also feed heavily on the zebratum caddis.
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