Caddisfly larvae found in Wembley waterway

September 21, 2026

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caddisfly larvae were recorded in Wembley on 2026-09-13.¹ Caddisfly larvae are sensitive to pollution and low dissolved oxygen, so their presence indicates clean, well-oxygenated water.¹ Urban streams with pollution-sensitive taxa present have reached acceptable conditions for these indicator species.¹

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