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Caddisflies
The caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are a group of insects with aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. There are approximately 14,500 described species, most of which can be divided into the suborders Integripalpia and Annulipalpia on the basis of the adult mouthparts. Integripalpian larvae construct a portable casing to protect themselves as they move around looking for food, while annulipalpian larvae make themselves a fixed retreat in which they remain, waiting for food to come to them. The affinities of the small third suborder Spicipalpia are unclear, and Molecular phylogenetics, molecular analysis suggests it may not be monophyletic. Also called sedge-flies or rail-flies, the adults are small moth-like insects with two pairs of hairy membranous insect wing, wings. They are closely related to the Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) which have scales on their wings; the two orders together form the superorder Amphiesmenoptera. The aquatic larvae are found in a wide variety o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydroptiloidea
The Hydroptilidae are a large family of caddisflies (Trichoptera) with a cosmopolitan distribution, 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 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 Coin purse, Purse-shaped case, either portable or stuck to the Substrate (biology), substrate, in which the larva finishes growth and pupates. Systematics and taxonomy Their systematics, systematic placement among the caddisflies is still disputed. They are traditionally placed in the suborder Spicipalpia, which do not seem to be a natural monophyletic group, but rather an evolutionary grade of moderately advanced caddisflies. Some authors downrank the Spicipalpia to a Taxonomic rank, superfamily of the more basal (evoluti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philopotamoidea
Philopotamoidea is a paraphyletic superfamily of caddisflies, containing two families: the Philopotamidae Philopotamidae is a family of insects in the order Trichoptera, the caddisflies. They are known commonly as the finger-net caddisflies.Stenopsychidae. References Trichoptera Insect superfamilies {{Trichoptera-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Integripalpia
The Integripalpia are a suborder of Trichoptera, the caddisflies. The name refers to the unringed nature of maxillary palp's terminal segment in the adults. Integripalpian larvae construct portable cases out of debris during the first larval instar, which are enlarged through subsequent instars. These cases are often very specific in construction at both the family and genus level. External linksTree Of Life Integripalpia Page Integripalpia, Insect suborders {{Trichoptera-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydropsyche
''Hydropsyche'' is a genus of netspinning caddisflies in the family Hydropsychidae. There are at least 260 described species in the genus ''Hydropsyche''. Taxonomic note: *Type species: Hydropsyche cinerea FJ Pictet (selected by HH Ross, 1944, BullIllinois Nat Hist Surv 23: 86).Merritt, Cummins, Berg. (2008). ''Aquatic Insects of North America''. Kendall/Hunt.Houghton DC, DeWalt RE, Pytel AJ, Brandin CM, Rogers SE, Ruiter DE, Bright E, Hudson PL, Armitage BJ (2018). "Updated checklist of the Michigan (USA) caddisflies, with regional and habitat affinities". ''ZooKeys 730'': 57-74. See also * List of Hydropsyche species This is a list of 266 species in the genus '' Hydropsyche''. ''Hydropsyche'' species * '' Hydropsyche abyssinica'' Kimmins, 1963 * '' Hydropsyche acinoxas'' Malicky, 1981 * '' Hydropsyche acuta'' Martynov, 1909 * '' Hydropsyche adrastos'' Malic ... References Further reading * External links NCBI Taxonomy Browser, ''Hydropsyche'' Trichoptera gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sericostomatoidea
Sericostomatoidea is a superfamily in the order Trichoptera, the caddisflies The caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are a group of insects with aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. There are approximately 14,500 described species, most of which can be divided into the suborders Integripalpia and Annulipalpia on the basis .... Families include: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) * Anomalopsychidae * Antipodoeciidae * Barbarochthonidae * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lepidoptera
Lepidoptera ( ) or lepidopterans is an order (biology), order of winged insects which includes butterflies and moths. About 180,000 species of the Lepidoptera have been described, representing 10% of the total described species of living organisms, making it the second largest insect order (behind Coleoptera) with 126 family (biology), families and 46 Taxonomic rank, superfamilies, and one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world. Lepidopteran species are characterized by more than three derived features. The most apparent is the presence of scale (anatomy), scales that cover the torso, bodies, large triangular Insect wing, wings, and a proboscis for siphoning nectars. The scales are modified, flattened "hairs", and give butterflies and moths their wide variety of colors and patterns. Almost all species have some form of membranous wings, except for a few that have reduced wings or are wingless. Mating and the laying of eggs is normally performe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annulipalpia
The Annulipalpia, also known as the "fixed-retreat makers", are a suborder of Trichoptera The caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are a group of insects with aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. There are approximately 14,500 described species, most of which can be divided into the suborders Integripalpia and Annulipalpia on the basis ..., the caddisflies.Glenn B. Wiggins, ''Larvae of the North American Caddisfly Genera (Trichoptera)'', 2nd. ed. (Toronto: University Press, 1996), p. 117 The name of the suborder refers to the flexible terminal segment of the adult maxillary palps, which often has many tiny rings. The larvae construct fixed retreats in freshwater aquatic environments in which they remain stationary, waiting for food to come to them. Members of the Psychomyiidae, Ecnomidae and Xiphocentronidae families construct simple tubes of sand and other particles held together by silk and anchored to the bottom, and feed on the accumulations of silt formed when suspended m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydropsychoidea
Hydropsychoidea is a superfamily of caddisflies The caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are a group of insects with aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. There are approximately 14,500 described species, most of which can be divided into the suborders Integripalpia and Annulipalpia on the basis .... References Trichoptera Insect superfamilies {{Trichoptera-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limnephiloidea
Limnephiloidea is a superfamily of Trichoptera The caddisflies (order Trichoptera) are a group of insects with aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. There are approximately 14,500 described species, most of which can be divided into the suborders Integripalpia and Annulipalpia on the basis ... caddisflies. References Insect superfamilies Integripalpia {{Trichoptera-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spicipalpia
The Spicipalpia are a suborder of Trichoptera, the caddisflies. The four families included in this suborder all have the character of pointed maxillary palps in the adults. The larvae of the different families have varying lifestyles, from free-living to case-making, but all construct cases in their final larval instar An instar (, from the Latin '' īnstar'' 'form, likeness') is a developmental stage of arthropods, such as insects, which occurs between each moult (''ecdysis'') until sexual maturity is reached. Arthropods must shed the exoskeleton in order to ... for pupation or at an earlier instar as a precocial pupation behavior. Although recognized under some phylogenies, molecular analysis has shown this group is likely not monophyletic. External linksTree Of Life Trichoptera Page Insect suborders {{Trichoptera-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helicopsyche
''Helicopsyche'' is a genus of Trichoptera, the caddisflies. ''Helicopsyche'' contains more than 230 species and are represented on all major faunal regions with highest diversity in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The genus was first described by Siebold, 1856. The abundance and wide distribution of the genus makes it important to fly fishing anglers, who know it as the "Speckled Peter". Diagnosis Larva The case is dextrally coiled, with coils usually completely fused. Head is oval in dorsal view and smooth except for long setae and lateral carina. In lateral view the head has a trianguloid shape with the dorsal margin straight or slightly concave. Pronotum is strongly sclerotized while meso-and metantoum are weakly sclerotized. Anal claw with a single row of comb shaped hooks. Abdominal gills either are present or absent. Adult The maxillary palps are 2-, 3-, or 4-jointed. Antennae as long as fore wing or two times longer than fore wing length. Cephalic warts variable. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
