Months sighted in garden
Sand fly sedge
Rhyacophila dorsalis
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Trichoptera: Caddisflies
Small (ca. 1 cm +) caddisfly with rather sparsely patterned wings. Two obvious dark bands cross dorsally forming a diamond shape, and bounding a large pale patch along back when resting. Distal end of wings with barring. Genital examination required for firm species identification. Attracted to porch light 28th April, and to light trap 29th, April 2023. Caught in light trap 14th September, 2023. Caught in light trap 10th May, 2024.