The Underwater Life of the Caddisfly

Caddisflies are a group of insects with aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. Often used as models for fishing lures, these creatures make up an important part of the food chain. The aquatic larvae are found in a wide variety of habitats such as streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, spring seeps and temporary waters. The larvae of many species use silk to make protective cases, which are often strengthened with gravel, sand, twigs, bitten-off pieces of plants, or other debris. Cahaba River Society Field Director Dr. Randy Haddock explores the underwater world of caddisfly larvae.

[@clarebillington7052]

Great video,very informative - thank you!

[@jj-ve9wy]

Thanks for sharing professor..... warmest regards from Delaware

[@guyh.4553]

Thanks for the education! Never knew about the net caddis. They are an interesting little critter!

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Thanks for sharing 👍 🎏
The Vermonter

[@toolman.dustin]

Great video, thanks for making and sharing this info.

[@MishimaToshiro]

So lovely insects

[@Fischer67]

They have the ability of metamorphose and some of them are called Hydropsyche - Wasserseelchen ..... thanks a lot for sharing

[@FlyTyer1948]

Nice video. Besides having interesting lives underwater caddis are fun to watch in the air in their adult stage. Crazy little critters.
I like to tie imitation caddis & then fish them for trout & landlocked salmon.

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Very interesting

[@nan6849]

I met this species today. I just don't understand its behavior. Several flew towards us, landed in the water and swam to us and tried to climb up the leg while we were standing in the water. I read on the internet that these shouldn't be able to swim, but they did... I couldn't find anything similar about a butterfly. The butterfly had corresponding antennae and was slightly gray or cream in color.

[@notnotyt9669]

hi. i have an interesting species that looks like a mantis fish

[@atlegaczbsgsbcesbg]

interesting