General Description
Body surrounded by dome shape cover (case) of small stones. Up to 1 cm long.
Biology
These larvae eat algae, which they scrape from the surface of rocks.
Distribution
Europe, North America. Eastern Mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
On top of rocks in the main channel of streams.
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Stone case around body.
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Herbivore
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Algae
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Common Name
Caddisfly larva
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