Tinodes waeneri
| Tinodes waeneri | |
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| Male Tinodes waeneri | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Trichoptera |
| Family: | Psychomyiidae |
| Genus: | Tinodes |
| Species: | T. waeneri
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| Binomial name | |
| Tinodes waeneri (Linnaeus, 1758)
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| Synonyms | |
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Phryganea waeneri (Linnaeus, 1758) | |
Tinodes waeneri, the small red sedge, is a species of caddisfly belonging to the family Psychomyiidae.[1][2] It is widespread across Europe, particularly in freshwater habitats such as streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds.[3][4]
Description
Often presenting with a forewing length of 6-9mm, Tinodes waeneri has reddish-brown forewings and darker veins. Adult Tinodes waeneri are small insects measuring 5–9 mm in length.[5] They are typically light reddish-brown in colour, with darker veins. The hindwings are narrow, with the front edge slightly cut away towards the tip. Adults are often attracted to light sources and are most commonly observed between May and September.[5]
Range
Tinodes waeneri are commonly found in Central, Western, and parts of Northern and Southern Europe.[3] This species inhabits clean freshwater environments, including streams, rivers, pools, and lakes.[5]
Habitat
Tinodes waeneri are commonly seen May to September and are often found near streams, lakes and rivers.[5]
References
- ^ "Small Red Sedge (Tinodes waeneri)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Jones, N. V. (1976). "Studies on the eggs, larvae and pupae of Tinodes waeneri (L.)". In Malicky, Hans (ed.). Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Trichoptera. Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands. pp. 131–143. doi:10.1007/978-94-010-1579-0_19. ISBN 978-94-010-1579-0.
- ^ a b "Small Red Sedge (Tinodes Waeneri) Insect Identification Guide, Habitat & Facts". Plantiary - Plant Identifier. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ Ings, Nicola L.; Hildrew, Alan G.; Grey, Jonathan (2010). "Gardening by the psychomyiid caddisfly Tinodes waeneri: evidence from stable isotopes". Oecologia. 163 (1): 127–139. ISSN 0029-8549.
- ^ a b c d "Tinodes waeneri | NatureSpot". www.naturespot.org. Retrieved 2025-11-26.