caddisfly silk structures

Caddisflies, which fall under the order Trichoptera, are intriguing little insects. While adult caddisflies resemble moths and are mostly active at night, their aquatic larvae captivate scientists and nature lovers. Found in freshwater streams, ponds, and rivers, caddisfly larvae are nature’s underwater builders, constructing protective cases from natural materials like sand, pebbles, leaves, and twigs. […]