About Black Sedge
A caddisfly whose larvae build heavy cases from sand grains cemented with silk. Found in clean, stony streams. Cases have lateral flanges of larger stones for ballast.
Did You Know?
Larval cases have added flanges of larger stones that act as ballast, preventing the case from being swept away.
Distribution
Where Black Sedge can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Black Sedge (Silo nigricornis). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/black-sedge
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"Black Sedge." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/black-sedge.