Cheumatopsyche analis
(Banks, 1903)
Cheumatopsyche analis is a of netspinning caddisfly in the Hydropsychidae. It belongs to a known for constructing fixed capture nets in flowing water to filter food particles. The species has been documented in the Nearctic region, including Hawaii. As a member of the Hydropsychidae, it participates in freshwater as both a filter-feeder larva and a flying .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cheumatopsyche analis: /kʰɔɪməˈtɔpsɪki ˈænəlɪs/
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Habitat
Larvae inhabit flowing freshwater environments where they construct fixed silk nets for filter-feeding. are aerial and found near water bodies.
Distribution
Nearctic region; confirmed present in Hawaii, United States.
Behavior
Larvae construct fixed silk nets in flowing water to capture drifting food particles. are aerial and do not feed.
Ecological Role
Larvae function as filter-feeders in lotic , processing organic matter and serving as prey for aquatic . may provide food for aerial .