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Brachycentrus

Order

Trichoptera

Family

Brachycentridae

Genus

Brachycentrus

Common name

The Olive Dun Caddis

Tied fly

Deer Hair Caddis

These larvae are typically found with their legs extended out of their case for feeding. The cases are square in cross section and made of plant materials. Brachycentrus has 2 large sclerites on the metanotum. In fresh samples (preserved for less than one week) these organisms often have a pale green tint; live specimens are a more vivid green.