- Wildlife
- Invertebrates
- Land Caddis
About
Of the almost 200 species of caddisfly, the land caddis is the only one that lives on land throughout its whole life cycle. They're most abundant in woodland leaf litter from Dec-Mar but the adults emerge in late summer and early autumn.
How to identify
Larvae construct a case made mainly of sandy grains and develops through five instars. The females are flightless and much smaller than the males.
Where to find it
Amongst woodland leaf litter - oak litter often being the best. Restricted to Worcestershire and neighbouring counties
Habitats
When to find it
Best to look in oak leaf litter between March and June when the larval cases are at their biggest. Adults fly in October
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
How can people help
The Wildlife Trusts manage many woodland habitats sympathetically for the benefit of all kinds of wildlife. By volunteering for your local Trust you can help too and you'll make new friends and learn new skills along the way.