Agraylea multipunctata

Curtis, 1834

salt and pepper microcaddis, Salt and Pepper Microcaddisfly

Agraylea multipunctata is a of microcaddisfly in the Hydroptilidae, commonly known as the salt and pepper microcaddis. It is a small caddisfly species found across Europe and Northern Asia. The refers to its distinctive speckled coloration. As a member of the microcaddisflies, it belongs to one of the smallest-bodied families within the order Trichoptera.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agraylea multipunctata: /əˈɡɹeɪ.li.ə ˌmʌl.ti.pʌŋkˈtɑː.tə/

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Distribution

Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China). GBIF records also indicate presence in the Nearctic and Palaearctic regions.

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