Chimarra texana
Banks, 1920
Texas fingernet caddisfly
Chimarra texana is a of fingernet caddisfly in the Philopotamidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1920. As a member of the Chimarra, it possesses the characteristic blackish body and wings typical of this group. The species is distributed in North America and belongs to an ancient lineage of aquatic insects closely related to and butterflies. are recognized by their distinct maxillary and labial palps, lack of a coiled , and hairy (rather than scaled) wings.
Pronunciation
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Identification
can be distinguished from by the absence of a coiled , presence of prominent maxillary and labial palps, and hairy rather than scaled wings. Within the Chimarra, identification requires examination of male genitalic characters. The blackish body and wings are characteristic of the genus.
Habitat
Associated with lotic environments; have been observed resting on foliage of shrubs alongside streams.
Distribution
North America; records indicate presence in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions.
Behavior
rest on vegetation near streams. Larval stage is aquatic, though specific are unreported for this .
Similar Taxa
- Chimarra feriaSympatric in some regions; requires male genitalic examination for separation
- Chimarra obscuraSympatric in some regions; requires male genitalic examination for separation
- Moths (Lepidoptera)Superficially similar resting posture and body form, but distinguished by scaled wings, coiled , and reduced palps