Marilia flexuosa

Ulmer, 1905

mortarjoint casemaker

Marilia flexuosa is a of mortarjoint casemaker caddisfly in the Odontoceridae, described by Ulmer in 1905. It belongs to the order Trichoptera, an aquatic insect group known for larval cases constructed from environmental materials. The species has been documented in North America, with additional distribution records in Brazil. As with other Odontoceridae, larvae likely inhabit flowing water environments where they construct characteristic cases.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Marilia flexuosa: /maˈriː.li.a flɛkˈsjuː.o.sa/

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Distribution

North America; Brazil (Bahia, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Santa Catarina states)

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Taxonomic Note

The GBIF distribution records include both Nearctic (North America) and Brazilian records, suggesting either a broader distribution than initially described or potential misidentifications requiring verification. The was described by German entomologist Georg Ulmer in 1905.

Family Characteristics

Odontoceridae, known as mortarjoint casemakers, are characterized by larvae that construct portable cases using sand grains and small particles cemented together with silk, forming a smooth, cylindrical case. are typically and attracted to light.