Rhyacophilidae
- Pronunciation
- /rye-ak-oh-FIL-i-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Rhyacophilid
- Plural
- Rhyacophilidae
Definition
A family of primitive caddisflies characterized by their lack of a case during most of their life cycle.
Full guide
Read the full Rhyacophilidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
Greek 'rhyax' meaning 'stream' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Example
Rhyacophilidae larvae are found in swift mountain streams.
Related Terms
- Caddisflies
- Caseless
Usage Notes
Rhyacophilidae are considered primitive because they lack the typical case construction of other caddisfly families.