Phylocentropus lucidus
(Hagen, 1861)
Phylocentropus lucidus is a of caddisfly in the Dipseudopsidae. It is found in North America. The species was first described by Hagen in 1861. As a member of the order Trichoptera, it belongs to a group of aquatic insects closely related to and butterflies, with larvae that typically inhabit freshwater environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phylocentropus lucidus: //faɪloʊˈsɛntrəpəs ˈluːsɪdəs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region.
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Taxonomic placement
Phylocentropus lucidus belongs to the Hyalopsychinae within Dipseudopsidae. The Dipseudopsidae is part of the superfamily Hydropsychoidea in the order Trichoptera.