🏠 Caddisflies

Black Sedge

Silo nigricornis

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.

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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

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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