Species Details
Lepidostoma unicolor
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SeasonalityAdults fly from late July to late August.
IdentificationThe male antennal scape is unmodified and the maxillary palps are long. The dorsal process of the clasper is slightly pinched basally, thumb-like and well separated from the ventral process. Distal process of segment 10 is tapered, curved, acuminate and directed posterad.
Scientific Name
Lepidostoma unicolor
Habitat
Small creeks and rivers.
Seasonality
Adults fly from late July to late August.
Identification
The male antennal scape is unmodified and the maxillary palps are long. The dorsal process of the clasper is slightly pinched basally, thumb-like and well separated from the ventral process. Distal process of…
The male antennal scape is unmodified and the maxillary palps are long. The dorsal process of the clasper is slightly pinched basally, thumb-like and well separated from the ventral process. Distal process of segment 10 is tapered, curved, acuminate and directed posterad.
Life History
Annual?
Conservation
Not common.
Diet Info
Larvae are mainly detritovores feeding on plant materials and possibly dead fish.
Range
Ranges from British Columbia and Alberta south to California and New Mexico and east to Quebec. In Alberta, it has been collected at Carrot Creek, Nojack and Waterton River.
Citation
Page Citation for Lepidostoma unicolor
Page Citation
"Species Details - Lepidostoma unicolor, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-1264. 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 3 specimens of this Species.
UASM5934 - Lepidostoma unicolor
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Little Brule Creek
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1976-07-25
UASM5932 - Lepidostoma unicolor
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Carrot Creek
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1976-07-25
UASM5933 - Lepidostoma unicolor
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton River
Collected ByNimmo, A.
Date Collected1976-07-31