Potamyia flava
(Hagen, 1861)
Yellow Net-spinning Caddisfly
Potamyia flava is a of in the , distributed across North America. As a member of the Hydropsychidae, construct fixed capture to filter food particles from flowing water. are recognized by their coloration, which distinguishes them from related species. The species has been well-documented through citizen science observations, with over 2,000 records on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Potamyia flava: /pɔˈtæ.mi.jə ˈflɑː.və/
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Habitat
inhabit flowing freshwater where they construct -like structures for filter-feeding. Typical environments include streams and rivers with moderate current.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded across the Nearctic region.
Diet
are filter-feeders that capture suspended particles and small using silken constructed in flowing water.
Behavior
construct fixed capture in flowing water to filter food particles. This net-spinning is characteristic of the .