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Land caddis

Land caddis

Enoicyla pusilla

A species of Land caddisflies

Enoicyla pusilla also known as the land caddis and the terrestrial caddis is a species of caddisfly in the family Limnephilidae. The genus Enoicyla is unique among caddisflies because the larvae are terrestrial, living in leaf litter.

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Attributes of Land caddis
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
Leaf litter; woodland
Adult Food Sources
Algae, plant fluids, nectar, pollen
Larva Food Source
Leaf litter, dead plant material, decaying wood, organic debris
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Land caddis
E. pusilla has a widespread but discontinuous distribution in Europe. In Britain, it is found chiefly in and around Wyre Forest, Worcestershire and adjoining counties.
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Life Cycle of Land caddis
Egg The egg stage of land caddis involves small, often spherical eggs laid in clusters. Their color and appearance vary, adapted to the environment for camouflage. They serve as protective structures for developing embryos.
Larva In the larval stage, land caddis resembles a worm more than the adult insect, lacking wings and having a soft, segmented body. It's primarily focused on feeding and rapid growth, molting multiple times.
Pupal The pupa of land caddis is a resting stage, where it is encased in a protective cocoon or chrysalis. During this time, significant transformation occurs, reorganizing the larvae's structures into the adult form.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult land caddis is characterized by wings and reproductive organs. The exoskeleton is hardened, and its shape, size, and color are distinct from earlier stages, primed for reproduction and dispersal.
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Predators of Land caddis Larvae
Fish, predaceous diving beetles, birds, tadpoles
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Predators of Adult Land caddis
Birds, bats, spiders
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Scientific Classification of Land caddis
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Adult Habitat of Land caddis
Forests and Woodlands
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Habitat Preferences of Land caddis Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of land caddis are aquatic and typically found in small streams or spring seepages where they construct protective cases from surrounding debris. Searching for these larvae would involve exploring under stones and leaf litter within these water bodies. The pupal stage is also aquatic and remains within the constructed case, attached to submerged objects. To find pupae, examine the cases carefully in the same environments as the larvae. Adult land caddis leave the aquatic habitat and are commonly found in adjacent riparian zones, particularly near forested areas. They are often observed resting on vegetation or flying near the water's edge, so the search for adults should include these terrestrial surroundings near streams.
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Decomposers
Decomposers
Stage
Larvae
Land caddis are unique as they contribute to decomposition primarily in their larval stage. They break down dead leaves and plant debris in freshwater streams, which enhances nutrient cycling and supports the food web. Not widely known is that, unlike many insects, land caddis construct and live in portable cases during the larval stage, which they decorate with materials from their environment.
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