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Caddisfly ?
Copyright © 2008 Sam Houston

Caddisfly ?
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
June 21, 2008
Size: 8mm (5/16")
Please help with ID.
Contributed by Sam Houston on 23 June, 2008 - 8:39am
Last updated 29 July, 2008 - 9:41pm

Yes, a caddisfly.
Possibly Chimarra (Philopotamidae), but I'm not sure I can see enough to be sure.
… Lloyd Gonzales, 28 June, 2008 - 5:08pm

Interesting,
We were thinking Alderflies in Sialis, but they don't seem to have spines on their legs! We'll be curious to see the ID on this one!
… john and jane balaban, 23 June, 2008 - 9:33am

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