IdentificationAdults head are greyish-brown and the antennae are brown. There are conspicuous blotches of dark and light brown on the forewings and there is a dark apical band on the hindwings. In males, the proximal article of the clasper has a large, tapered, acuminate curved process. This process is directed mesad from the ventral face (Wiggins, 1998).
Scientific NameAgrypnia vestitaHabitat
Lakes, however, some records indicate rivers as well.
Identification
Adults head are greyish-brown and the antennae are brown. There are conspicuous blotches of dark and light brown on the forewings and there is a dark apical band on the hindwings. In males, the proximal article of…
Adults head are greyish-brown and the antennae are brown. There are conspicuous blotches of dark and light brown on the forewings and there is a dark apical band on the hindwings. In males, the proximal article of the clasper has a large, tapered, acuminate curved process. This process is directed mesad from the ventral face (Wiggins, 1998).
Life History
Annual?
Conservation
This species is expected here, but has not been recorded yet.
Diet Info
Larvae are predacious.
Range
This species have been recorded in Oregon and British Columbia, east to Newfoundland and south to Florida. However, it has not yet been collected in Alberta (Wiggins, 1998).
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Page Citation for Agrypnia vestita
Page Citation
"Species Details - Agrypnia vestita, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3168. Accessed 08 May. 2024.
Authorship
NameRobinson, E.
Rolespecies page author
Date2003-01
References
AuthorWiggins, Glenn B.
TitleThe caddisfly family Phryganeidae (Trichoptera).
Publication Date1998
Pages306 p.
Specimen Information
There is 1 specimen of this Species.
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