Tinodes unicolor

Description

Fore wing length 4-8mm

A caddis with plain pale greyish yellow wings.  The legs are not spiny (although they have spurs) and the antennae are not very long.  

Similar Species

There are many similar species, including several other species of Tinodes.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the genitalia must be examined with a microscope.

Habitat

Calcerous streams

When to see it

June to September

UK Status

Fairly common 

VC55 Status

Rare / under recorded

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Species profile

Species group:
Caddisflies
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
29/06/2025 (Poole, Adam)
Last record:
29/06/2025 (Poole, Adam)

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