Species Details
Rhyacophila vobara
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SeasonalityAdults fly from early July to mid-September.
IdentificationAdult antennae are dark brown and the vertex of the head is deep chocolate brown, with white warts. In males, the clasper is massive and overall recurved. The postero-ventral corner of the distal article is slightly pinched off at the posterior edge, forming a triangular process (Nimmo, 1971).
Scientific Name
Rhyacophila vobara
Habitat
Alpine trickles or deep, slow creeks and small mountainous lakes as well.
Seasonality
Adults fly from early July to mid-September.
Identification
Adult antennae are dark brown and the vertex of the head is deep chocolate brown, with white warts. In males, the clasper is massive and overall recurved. The postero-ventral corner of the distal article is slightly…
Adult antennae are dark brown and the vertex of the head is deep chocolate brown, with white warts. In males, the clasper is massive and overall recurved. The postero-ventral corner of the distal article is slightly pinched off at the posterior edge, forming a triangular process (Nimmo, 1971).
Conservation
Locally common.
Diet Info
Larvae are probably predacious.
Range
From Yukon, south to Idaho. In Alberta, this species is found in the mountains and foothills (Nimmo, 1971).
Citation
Page Citation for Rhyacophila vobara
Page Citation
"Species Details - Rhyacophila vobara, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3158. Accessed 01 Apr. 2025.
References
Author
Nimmo, A. P.
Title
The adult Rhyacophilidae and Limnephilidae (Trichoptera) of Alberta and eastern British Columbia and their post-glacial origin.
Publication Date
1971
Series Title
Quaestiones Entomologicae
Volume
7
Pages
1-234
Specimen Information
There are 6 specimens of this Species.
UASM4303 - Rhyacophila vobara
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Forestry Trunk Road
Collected ByDonald, D. B.
Date Collected1967-07-03
UASM4300 - Rhyacophila vobara
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Ranger Creek
Collected ByDonald, D. B.
Date Collected1966-09-10
UASM4301 - Rhyacophila vobara
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Rowe Brook
Collected ByDonald, D. B.
Date Collected1968-08-01
UASM4298 - Rhyacophila vobara
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Ranger Creek
Collected ByDonald, D. B.
Date Collected1967-07-30
UASM4299 - Rhyacophila vobara
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Lake
Collected ByDonald, D. B.
Date Collected1968-08-03
UASM4302 - Rhyacophila vobara
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Ranger Creek
Collected ByDonald, D. B.
Date Collected1967-08-10