Glossy Wing Sedge (zebratum)
Tricoptera (caddis)
| Family: | hydropsychidae |
| Genus: | macronema |
| Species: | zebratum |
| Common Name: | Glossy wing sedge |
Basic zebratum Statistics
| Size: | 15-18mm | | Feeding : | |
| Hook: | #8, 10 | | Emerging: | just under surface |
| Case Type: | | | Oviposting: | lands on surface |
| Hatch Date: | July | | Body Color: | brown/ yellow |
| Habitat: | riffles of warm water streams | | Wing 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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