Arctopsychinae
Arctopsychinae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Trichoptera
- Suborder: Annulipalpia
- Superfamily: Hydropsychoidea
- Family: Hydropsychidae
- Subfamily: Arctopsychinae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arctopsychinae: //ˌɑrktoʊˈsaɪkɪniː//
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Summary
Arctopsychinae is a subfamily of net-spinning caddisflies described in 1924, characterized by their aquatic larvae that filter feed in streams and adults that emerge to fly during the summer months.
Habitat
Clear, cold streams with stony bottoms
Distribution
Holarctic and Oriental
Diet
Filter feeders, catching food particles with nets spun between stones
Life Cycle
Adults emerge from the water and are active between late May and mid August.
Ecosystem Role
As filter feeders, they play a role in aquatic ecosystems by processing organic matter and contributing to nutrient cycling.
Similar Taxa
- Arctopsyche
- Maesaipsyche
- Parapsyche
Tags
- caddisflies
- Arctopsychinae
- Aquatic insects
- Filter feeders