Cinnamon Sedge Limnephilus marmoratus

Species Information
Forewing length 12-17 mm. A fairly large caddisfly with brown forewingswith several whitish markings, including larger blotches.

Seen June to October in various habitats, including near ponds, lakes, pools and flowing water courses like streams and rivers. Native to Britain, common and widespread.

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Insecta (Insects)
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
Limnephilidae (Limnephilids)
Limnephilus
Limnephilus marmoratus Curtis, 1834

Photographs
Species attracted to moth trap light.

June 2017. Back garden, South Staffordshire
June 2017. Back garden, South Staffordshire
Sept. 2017. Back garden, South Staffordshire

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