SeasonalityAdults are flying form late July to early August.IdentificationAdult antennae are brown in the basal two-thirds and yellow, the distal third. Vertex of the head is dark brown between the lateral ocelli. Spurs are yellow. Forewings are brown to dark reddish brown. In males, the cercus is slightly shorter than segment 10 processes. The processes have a small tooth at eh extremity. There is a finger-like cleft between the clasper and the extension of segment 9 body (Nimmo, 1971).
Scientific NameLimnephilus lophoHabitat
Alpine pool or Carex seepage slopes.
Seasonality
Adults are flying form late July to early August.
Identification
Adult antennae are brown in the basal two-thirds and yellow, the distal third. Vertex of the head is dark brown between the lateral ocelli. Spurs are yellow. Forewings are brown to dark reddish brown. In males,…
Adult antennae are brown in the basal two-thirds and yellow, the distal third. Vertex of the head is dark brown between the lateral ocelli. Spurs are yellow. Forewings are brown to dark reddish brown. In males, the cercus is slightly shorter than segment 10 processes. The processes have a small tooth at eh extremity. There is a finger-like cleft between the clasper and the extension of segment 9 body (Nimmo, 1971).
Life History
Annual?
Conservation
Rare.
Diet Info
Larvae are detritovores.
Range
The range extends from British Columbia and Alberta, south to Oregon. In Alberta, this species has been recorded from Tonquin Valley and Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park (Nimmo, 1971).
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Page Citation for Limnephilus lopho
Page Citation
"Species Details - Limnephilus lopho, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3097. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
References
AuthorNimmo, A. P.
TitleThe adult Rhyacophilidae and Limnephilidae (Trichoptera) of Alberta and eastern British Columbia and their post-glacial origin.
Publication Date1971
Series TitleQuaestiones Entomologicae
Volume7
Pages1-234
Specimen Information
There are 5 specimens of this Species.
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5 results plotted on map in 2 markers. Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.