Caddisfly larva fact file

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among stones, bottom of stream

smaller stream animals, algae (plants) on stones

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insect

brown

case made from stones is for camouflage and protection, gills for breathing under water

It makes itself a portable case (shelter) from small stones and bits of plants. 'Larva' means a young insect - it will eventually change into an adult (with wings) and live out of the water.