Mushroom-headed quiver damsel 😊
Mark: The caddisflies are brownish in color and the wings are parchment-like. There is 1 spur on the front legs, 3 on the middle legs and 4 spurs on the hind legs. Body length: approx. 15 mm (can vary greatly) Habitat: Especially on streams and rivers, but sometimes also on still bodies of water. Development: The adult caddis flies are only found late in the year, from August to September. The larvae, at least the older ones, live in a quiver that consists mainly of sand grains and to which small, protruding branches are attached lengthwise. The head of the larvae stands at right angles to the body axis and has a black mushroom hat-shaped pattern on a yellow background. In summer the larvae go through a resting phase (diapause). Shortly afterwards the caddisflies hatch. Nutrition: Rotting plant parts. Distribution: Widespread throughout Germany, beyond that unknown. Source: insektenbox.de