Polycentropus denningi

Smith, 1962

Polycentropus denningi is a of tube maker described by Smith in 1962. It belongs to the , a group of predatory caddisflies whose construct silken retreats rather than portable cases. The species is known from the Nearctic region.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polycentropus denningi: //ˌpɒl.iˈsɛn.trə.pəs ˈdɛn.nɪŋ.i//

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Distribution

Nearctic region; specifically recorded from North America. Precise locality data beyond continental is not documented in available sources.

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Nomenclature

The specific epithet 'denningi' honors an individual, though the original description by Smith (1962) should be consulted for the full etymology.

Taxonomic history

Described by Smith in 1962 and currently maintained in the Polycentropus.

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