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Species Details

Limnephilus canadensis

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SeasonalityAdults fly from early June to mid-August. IdentificationAdult antennae are dark brown with darker scapes. The vertex of ht head dark brown fading laterally to brownish yellow. Spurs are yellow to brown. In males, the processes on segment 10 are very short, black and presenting flat faces posterad. The clasper has a full base and there is a black on the dorsal surface near extremity (Nimmo, 1971).
Scientific Name Limnephilus canadensis Habitat Lakes and slow, smooth flowing rivers. Seasonality Adults fly from early June to mid-August. Identification
Adult antennae are dark brown with darker scapes. The vertex of ht head dark brown fading laterally to brownish yellow. Spurs are yellow to brown. In males, the processes on segment 10 are very short, black and…
Adult antennae are dark brown with darker scapes. The vertex of ht head dark brown fading laterally to brownish yellow. Spurs are yellow to brown. In males, the processes on segment 10 are very short, black and presenting flat faces posterad. The clasper has a full base and there is a black on the dorsal surface near extremity (Nimmo, 1971).
Life History Annual? Conservation Uncommon. Diet Info Larvae are detritovores. Range The range extends from Alberta, east to Maine. In Alberta, this species is mainly in the plains and low foothills (Nimmo, 1971).

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"Species Details - Limnephilus canadensis, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3084/9-11825. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 9 specimens of this Species.

9 results plotted on map in 7 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM4676 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bremner Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1963-07-05

UASM4682 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bremner Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1965-06-29

UASM4679 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Sturgeon River Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1963-08-12

UASM4678 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blindman River Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1966-07-14

UASM4681 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blindman River Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1968-07-16

UASM4677 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake Collected ByGraham, P. Date Collected1966-08-05/1966-08-09

UASM4680 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, George Lake Collected ByGraham, P. Date Collected1966-08-01/1966-08-05

UASM6392 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Shunda Creek Camp Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1965-08-08

UASM6144 - Limnephilus canadensis

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Mirror Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1976-08-01

Adult Seasonal Distribution