Parapsyche apicalis
(Banks, 1908)
Parapsyche apicalis is a of net-spinning caddisfly in the Hydropsychidae, originally described as Arctopsyche apicalis by Banks in 1908. The species belongs to the Arctopsychinae and is found in North America. As a member of Hydropsychidae, larvae construct fixed retreats and capture nets to filter food particles from flowing water.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parapsyche apicalis: //ˌpɛɹəˈsaɪki əˈpɪkələs//
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Habitat
Aquatic environments with flowing water; larvae construct fixed retreats with capture nets in streams and rivers.
Distribution
North America; Nearctic region.
Life Cycle
Complete with aquatic larval stage, pupal stage in water, and terrestrial stage. Larvae are net-spinning .
Behavior
Larvae construct fixed retreats and silken capture nets to filter particulate organic matter and small prey from the water column.
Ecological Role
Larvae function as in lotic , processing fine particulate organic matter and serving as prey for fish and other aquatic .
More Details
Original Description
Originally described as Arctopsyche apicalis by Banks in 1908, later transferred to Parapsyche.
Collection Records
Specimens have been documented in entomology research collections, with distribution records indicating presence in North America.