Species Details
Lepidostoma cascadense
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SeasonalityAdults fly between mid-July to mid-August.
IdentificationThe scape of the male antennae bear many stout setae on the mesal lobe (Weaver III, 1983). The dorsal process of the clasper is slender and parallel to the main body. On the dorsal process there is also a distal article, which is directed postero-dorsad.
Scientific Name
Lepidostoma cascadense
Habitat
Mountain and foothill creeks.
Seasonality
Adults fly between mid-July to mid-August.
Identification
The scape of the male antennae bear many stout setae on the mesal lobe (Weaver III, 1983). The dorsal process of the clasper is slender and parallel to the main body. On the dorsal process there is also a distal…
The scape of the male antennae bear many stout setae on the mesal lobe (Weaver III, 1983). The dorsal process of the clasper is slender and parallel to the main body. On the dorsal process there is also a distal article, which is directed postero-dorsad.
Life History
Annual (?).
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
Larvae are mainly detritovores feeding on plant materials and possibly dead fish.
Range
Ranges from Yukon south to California and east to Utah and Colorado. In Alberta, central and southern foothills.
Citation
Page Citation for Lepidostoma cascadense
Page Citation
"Species Details - Lepidostoma cascadense, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1255. Accessed 09 Apr. 2025.
References
Author
LaFontaine, Gary
Title
Caddisflies
Publication Date
1981
Pages
336
Author
Weaver III, John S.
Title
The evolution and classification of Trichoptera, with a revision of the Lepidostomatidae and a North American synopsis of this family
Publication Date
1983
Pages
411
Specimen Information
There are 13 specimens of this Species.
UASM5888 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek
Collected ByDonald, D. B.
Date Collected1975-07-26
UASM5889 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, McLeod River
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1976-07-25
UASM5891 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Shunda Creek Camp
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1965-08-08
UASM5890 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Galwey Brook
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1976-07-31
UASM5892 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Creek Falls
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1968-08-02
UASM5886 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Crowsnest River
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1967-08-12
UASM5893 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Ernst Creek
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1976-09-05
UASM5887 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bread Creek
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1976-07-17
UASM264227 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Sierra National Forest
Collected ByDjernaes, M.
Date Collected2007-07-10
UASM264230 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: California, Modoc county, Modoc National Forest
Collected ByDombroskie, J.
Date Collected2007-07-22
UASM264233 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Chelan county, Wenatchee National Forest
Collected ByDombroskie, J.
Date Collected2007-07-28
UASM264234 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Wasco county, Mount Hood National Forest
Collected ByDombroskie, J.
Date Collected2007-07-26
UASM264235 - Lepidostoma cascadense
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Jefferson county, Deschutes National Forest
Collected ByDombroskie, J.
Date Collected2007-07-24