Anagapetus
Ross, 1938
little black caddisflies
Species Guides
1- Anagapetus bernea(little black caddisfly)
Anagapetus is a of small in the Glossosomatidae, commonly called little black caddisflies. The genus contains approximately seven described . Members of this genus are part of the case-making caddisfly family Glossosomatidae, whose larvae construct portable cases from mineral grains.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anagapetus: /ˌænəˈɡæpɪtəs/
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Similar Taxa
- GlossosomaBoth belong to Glossosomatidae and share the characteristic of larvae building dome-shaped cases from sand and small stones; are similarly small and dark-colored, requiring examination of genitalia for definitive separation.
- ProtoptilaAnother glossosomatid with small, dark ; -level and genus-level identification typically requires microscopic examination of male genitalia and wing venation patterns.