Hydropsychoidea

Pronunciation
/hi-druh-sigh-KOI-dee-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Hydropsyche
Plural
Hydropsychidae

Definition

A superfamily of aquatic insects belonging to the order Trichoptera, comprising the family Hydropsychidae, characterized by their net-spinning larvae and distinctive wing venation.

Etymology

From Greek 'hydro' meaning 'water', and 'psyche' meaning 'soul' or 'butterfly'.

Example

Hydropsychoidea larvae are commonly found in streams and rivers where they construct nets to catch food particles.

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