Annulipalpia
- Pronunciation
- /an-noo-li-PAL-pee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Annulipalpia
- Plural
- Annulipalpia
Definition
A suborder of caddisflies (order Trichoptera) characterized by the larvae constructing fixed retreats or shelters and having segmented palps.
Full guide
Read the full Annulipalpia guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Latin 'annulatus', meaning 'ringed' or 'segmented', and 'palpia', meaning 'palps'.
Example
Annulipalpia includes various types of caddisflies whose larvae build intricate cases or nets.