SeasonalityAdults have been recorded on August 6 and 22.IdentificationAdult antennae are brownish yellow and the vertex of the head pale yellow. Forewings are dull brownish yellow with darker areas along the posterior region of wing. In males, segment 10 ventral processes are short, stout and partly obscured by the cercus. Segment 10 dorsal processes are clearly visible, large, and black and curved ventrad (Nimmo, 1971).
Scientific NameHomophylax acutusHabitat
High mountain lakes and alpine pools or trickles.
Seasonality
Adults have been recorded on August 6 and 22.
Identification
Adult antennae are brownish yellow and the vertex of the head pale yellow. Forewings are dull brownish yellow with darker areas along the posterior region of wing. In males, segment 10 ventral processes are short,…
Adult antennae are brownish yellow and the vertex of the head pale yellow. Forewings are dull brownish yellow with darker areas along the posterior region of wing. In males, segment 10 ventral processes are short, stout and partly obscured by the cercus. Segment 10 dorsal processes are clearly visible, large, and black and curved ventrad (Nimmo, 1971).
Conservation
Common.
Diet Info
No information available.
Range
This species range extends from Alberta, south to Idaho. In Alberta, it is confined to high altitude creeks or pools (Nimmo, 1971).
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Page Citation for Homophylax acutus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Homophylax acutus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3128. Accessed 21 Nov. 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
AuthorDenning
TitleThe genus Homophylax (Trichoptera:Limnephilidae).
Publication Date1964
Series TitleAnnals of the Entomological Society of America
Volume57
Pages253-255
Specimen Information
There is 1 specimen of this Species.
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