Species Details
Oligophlebodes zelti
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SeasonalityAdults are flying between mid-July to mid-August.
IdentificationThe antennae of the adults are light ot dark brown, with the vertex of the head dark brown. Adults have a dark reddish brown thorax. Further genitalia dissection of males are required for species identification. The distal process of the male clasper is short, black and curved dorsad.
Scientific Name
Oligophlebodes zelti
Habitat
Small,turbulent, boulder or course gravel mountain streams/creeks.
Seasonality
Adults are flying between mid-July to mid-August.
Identification
The antennae of the adults are light ot dark brown, with the vertex of the head dark brown. Adults have a dark reddish brown thorax. Further genitalia dissection of males are required for species identification. …
The antennae of the adults are light ot dark brown, with the vertex of the head dark brown. Adults have a dark reddish brown thorax. Further genitalia dissection of males are required for species identification. The distal process of the male clasper is short, black and curved dorsad.
Life History
Annual (?). The larvae develop from fall to summer.
Conservation
Not rare.
Diet Info
Larvae feed on detritus and diatoms..
Range
Presently found only in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and Montana.
Citation
Page Citation for Oligophlebodes zelti
Page Citation
"Species Details - Oligophlebodes zelti, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1038. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
References
Author
Nimmo, A. P.
Title
The adult Rhyacophilidae and Limnephilidae (Trichoptera) of Alberta and eastern British Columbia and their post-glacial origin.
Publication Date
1971
Series Title
Quaestiones Entomologicae
Volume
7
Pages
1-234
Specimen Information
There is 1 specimen of this Species.
UASM6372 - Oligophlebodes zelti
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lynx Creek
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1967-07-14