Psilotreta labida
Ross, 1944
mortarjoint casemaker
Psilotreta labida is a of in the , commonly known as the mortarjoint casemakers. The species was described by Ross in 1944. It is known from North America. in this family construct distinctive case structures using sand grains and , cemented together in a manner resembling mortar joints.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psilotreta labida: //saɪ.loʊˈtriː.tə ˈlæbɪdə//
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Distribution
North America; Nearctic region. Specific locality records are sparse.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'labida' may relate to the Latin 'labis' (slipping or falling), though the exact etymological intent of Ross (1944) is not documented in available sources.