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