Phanocelia canadensis

(Banks, 1924)

Phanocelia canadensis is a northern caddisfly in the Limnephilidae, first described by Banks in 1924. The has been documented at the southern extreme of its range, where studies have examined its preferences and traits adapted to northern conditions. As a member of the Limnephilidae, it belongs to a diverse family of whose larvae construct portable cases from plant material or sand.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phanocelia canadensis: /fænoʊˈsiːliə kæˌnəˈdɛnsɪs/

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Habitat

Northern ; the has been studied at the southern extreme of its range to document habitat preferences in more southern localities.

Distribution

North America; northern distribution with southern range limit documented in study .

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