Molanna blenda
Sibley, 1926
hood casemaker
Molanna blenda is a of caddisfly in the Molannidae, commonly referred to as hood casemakers. The species was described by Sibley in 1926. It is known from North America, where it inhabits freshwater environments. Like other members of Molannidae, larvae construct distinctive portable cases using silk and sand particles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Molanna blenda: /mɔˈlan.na ˈbleːn.da/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments; larvae are associated with sandy or silty substrates in lakes and slow-moving waters.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region.
Behavior
Larvae construct portable cases using silk combined with sand grains; the case has a distinctive hood-like extension that covers the , characteristic of the Molannidae.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Sibley in 1926. The Molannidae is a small group of containing approximately 40 worldwide, with Molanna being the primary in North America.