Limnephilus flavicornis

Species of caddisfly

Limnephilus flavicornis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Trichoptera
Family: Limnephilidae
Genus: Limnephilus
Species:
L. flavicornis
Binomial name
Limnephilus flavicornis
Fabricius, 1787

Limnephilus flavicornis is a species of caddisfly in the family Limnephilidae.[1] Its larvae, which can be found in lakes, ponds and puddles, creates a case from organic materials as a method of camouflage and protection.[2]

  • Larva with case from various materials
    Larva with case from various materials
  • Prepared specimen
    Prepared specimen

References

  1. ^ "Limnephilus flavicornis". iNaturalist.
  2. ^ "Species account: Limnephilus flavicornis". NatureSpot.
Taxon identifiers
Limnephilus flavicornis


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