Species Details
Lepidostoma togatum
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SeasonalityAdults fly in mid-June to late July.
IdentificationThe male antennal scape has a short, rounded mesal bump with several long and stout setae. Maxillary palps have many scale-like setae. The postero-ventral angle of segment 10 (males) is produced into a massive black tooth that is curved postero-ventrad.
Scientific Name
Lepidostoma togatum
Habitat
Flowing and standing waters.
Seasonality
Adults fly in mid-June to late July.
Identification
The male antennal scape has a short, rounded mesal bump with several long and stout setae. Maxillary palps have many scale-like setae. The postero-ventral angle of segment 10 (males) is produced into a massive black…
The male antennal scape has a short, rounded mesal bump with several long and stout setae. Maxillary palps have many scale-like setae. The postero-ventral angle of segment 10 (males) is produced into a massive black tooth that is curved postero-ventrad.
Life History
Pupae develop in late August in Quebec and Brook Trout feed on them as they emerge during the evening hours (LaFontaine, 1981).
Conservation
Very abundant and common (LaFontaine, 1981).
Diet Info
Larvae are mainly detritovores feeding on plant materials and possibly dead fish.
Range
Widespread throughout Canada and the United States, excluding the southwest, Pacific coast and the Rocky Mountains. In Alberta, it occurs in the central portion of the province.
Citation
Page Citation for Lepidostoma togatum
Page Citation
"Species Details - Lepidostoma togatum, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1263. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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 8 specimens of this Species.
UASM5902 - Lepidostoma togatum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, La Biche River
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1978-06-29
UASM5904 - Lepidostoma togatum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wandering River
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1978-06-29
UASM5908 - Lepidostoma togatum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Muskeg River
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1978-06-21
UASM5906 - Lepidostoma togatum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blindman River
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1967-06-25
UASM5907 - Lepidostoma togatum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sturgeon River
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1966-06-18
UASM5905 - Lepidostoma togatum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected ByBall, G. E.
Date Collected1955-07-17
UASM5903 - Lepidostoma togatum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sundance
Collected ByHocking, Brian
Date Collected1955-07-23
UASM5901 - Lepidostoma togatum
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lesser Slave Lake
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1965-07-19