Hydroptilidae
Family of caddisflies / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hydroptilidae are a large family of caddisflies (Trichoptera) with a worldwide distribution. They are commonly known as microcaddisflies or purse-case caddisflies, in reference to two characteristic traits of this family: Hydroptilidae are much smaller than other caddisflies, rarely exceeding 5 mm (0.20 in) in length. Their larvae do not build a protective case until the final instar of their growth. At that time however, they build a typically Purse-shaped case, either portable or stuck to the substrate, in which the larva finishes growth and pupates.[1]
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Hydroptilidae | |
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Microcaddisfly from Pryor Creek, Oklahoma | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Trichoptera |
Suborder: | Spicipalpia (?) |
Superfamily: | Hydroptiloidea |
Family: | Hydroptilidae Stephens, 1836 |
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