Pupal Life Stage
| Midges | Caddis | Aquatic Moth |


ILLUSTRATIONS BY: RICHARD HARRINGTON
Caddisfly
Order: Trichoptera

Caddis pupa have antennae that are as long or longer than their body. The legs of the caddis will be dangling free and not fused to their body. Caddis may also be found in cases.
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Midges
Order: Diptera

Midges or true flies have short antennae on their head. Midges will have only 1 set of wing pads. The tip of the abdomen may have gills or breathing tubes.
Go to midge adult.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY: ANDY COOPER



ILLUSTRATIONS BY: ANDY COOPER
Aquatic Moth
Order: Lepidoptera

The legs and antennae of a moth pupae will be fused to the body. The entire pupa may be found inside a silken cocoon. Two pairs of developing wings (wingpads) should be presant. A moth pupae will have no gills present.



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