Here's an urban insect found in the Thorton Creek watershed in Seattle (Meadowbrook). A caddis look-alike or actual caddis?
The way this insect holds it wings (tent-like when at rest) reminds one of a caddisfly, but that is not what it is, so in answer to your question, it's a caddisfly look-alike. Although I know what this insect is, others will learn more from attempting to identify it. However, I will provide the following hint: The larval lifestage of this insect is aquatic.
Yes, Bob, very good; it's an alderfly. Incidentally, you might note the lack of a space, as only members of order Diptera (like crane fly) have a space.
