Bath Wildlife Sightings
Eggs of Glyphotaelius pellucidus (Mottled Sedge, a Caddisfly), Lord’s Wood, Compton Dando, ST6363
Date first seen
Date last seen
Frequency of Sighting
Species
Evidence
Quantity
Several gelatinous blobs
Locality
Lord's Wood, Compton Dando
Habitat
Laid on leaves of a Hazel bush beside a muddy path near a pond
Environmental Conditions
Overcast
Grid Reference
ST635633
Other Information
They look like caddisfly eggs to me. Some species, notably the very common Glyphotaelius pellucidus (which is fairly tolerant of pollutants, heavy silting and organic matter) lay their eggs on overhanging tree leaves, the larvae eventually dropping down into the water. Alder and Hazel seem to be favourites, but I also find them on Yellow Iris, docks and other marginal or bankside vegetation, - Mike Williams
Recorded by
Bath Natural History Society
Identified by
Mike Williams
