Pedomoecus sierra

Ross, 1947

Pedomoecus sierra is a of caddisfly in the Apataniidae, described by Ross in 1947. It is known from the Sierra Nevada region of California. Like other members of the order Trichoptera, the larvae are aquatic and construct protective cases from silk and environmental materials. The specific epithet 'sierra' refers to its type locality in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Aquatic insects of California, with keys to North American genera and California species (1956) (19748551655) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pedomoecus sierra: /ˌpɛdoʊˈmoʊɪkəs ˈsiɛrə/

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Habitat

Sierra Nevada mountains of California; associated with freshwater aquatic environments typical of caddisfly larvae.

Distribution

Known from the Sierra Nevada region of California, North America. Records indicate presence in the .

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Taxonomic history

Described by H.H. Ross in 1947 based on specimens from the Sierra Nevada of California. The Pedomoecus is placed in the Apataniidae, within the superfamily Limnephiloidea.