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Caddisfly larvae feeding

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Detailed Description

Brachycentrus spp., a caddisfly, filter food particles from the water while housed within their protective cases, built themselves from twigs, leaf fragments, and sand. Brachycentrus are famed by fly-fisherman for a Mother's Day hatch to kick off the spring fishing season.
 

Details

Length:
00:00:40

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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