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Pycnopsyche guttifer

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SeasonalityAdults fly from late August to early October. IdentificationAdult antennae are reddish brown and the vertex of the head is reddish brown. Spurs are darker reddish brown. Forewings are dull greyish brown. In males, postero-ventral angle of tergum 8 is developed as a broad lobe with dense black spines (Nimmo, 1971).
Scientific Name Pycnopsyche guttifer Habitat Large, fast pebbly rivers. Seasonality Adults fly from late August to early October. Identification
Adult antennae are reddish brown and the vertex of the head is reddish brown. Spurs are darker reddish brown. Forewings are dull greyish brown. In males, postero-ventral angle of tergum 8 is developed as a broad…
Adult antennae are reddish brown and the vertex of the head is reddish brown. Spurs are darker reddish brown. Forewings are dull greyish brown. In males, postero-ventral angle of tergum 8 is developed as a broad lobe with dense black spines (Nimmo, 1971).
Life History Annual? Prepupal larvae aestivates in substrate for about 1 to 6 months. Adults emerge in July to October. Conservation Rare. Diet Info Larvae are detritovores and shredders. Range The range for this species extends from Washington State, east to Newfoundland, North Carolina and possibly Georgia. IN Alberta, it occurs in the plains region (Nimmo. 1971).

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"Species Details - Pycnopsyche guttifer, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3124. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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Specimen Information

There are 3 specimens of this Species.

3 results plotted on map in 2 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM5175 - Pycnopsyche guttifer

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blindman River Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1967-08-23

UASM6458 - Pycnopsyche guttifer

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, La Biche River Collected ByRobertson, Mike Date Collected1967-09-15

UASM6459 - Pycnopsyche guttifer

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blindman River Collected ByNimmo, A. Date Collected1966-10-03

Adult Seasonal Distribution