caddisworm

• Nom désignant la larve aquatique du trichoptère (phrygane), qui se construit un fourreau protecteur de soie agrémenté de débris tels que sable, gravier ou végétaux.

A noun referring to the aquatic larva of a caddis fly, which builds a protective case from silk and materials such as sand, gravel, or plant debris.

1. Aquatic insect larvaC1formal

   The larva of a caddisfly, which builds a protective case around itself using silk and materials like sand, small stones, or plant debris.

   Larve aquatique de trichoptère

   • The caddisworm constructs its case from tiny pebbles and twigs.
   • Anglers often use caddisworm imitations as bait.
   • The caddisworm's case provides camouflage against predators in the stream.

   Synonymescasewormstrawworm