caddis-fly

• Insecto pequeño similar a una polilla, con dos pares de alas membranosas peludas, cuyas larvas son acuáticas y suelen construir estuches protectores.

A small, moth-like insect with two pairs of hairy membranous wings, whose larvae are aquatic.

1. Small moth-like insectC1formalscientific

   A small, moth-like insect belonging to the order Trichoptera, characterized by two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae that often build protective cases.

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   • The caddis-fly emerged from its larval case near the stream.
   • Anglers often use artificial flies that mimic the caddis-fly.
   • The aquatic larvae of the caddis-fly are important indicators of water quality.

   Sinónimoscaddice-flytrichopteran