Psychoglypha
Ross, 1944
Snow Sedges
Psychoglypha is a of in the Limnephilidae, commonly known as Snow Sedges. The genus contains approximately 14 described , with most species being cold-adapted and exhibiting late-season activity patterns. The majority of species are distributed in northern and western North America, including Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, and western Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psychoglypha: /ˌsaɪkəˈɡlɪfə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
Northern and western North America. have been documented from Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, and western Canada. One species occurs outside this primary range.
Seasonality
Late in the season. The majority of are cold-adapted and active during cooler periods.
More Details
Taxonomic History
The was established by Ross in 1944. A 1970 review of the genus discussed eight and described seven new species from the western United States. A 1965 paper described Psychoglypha schmidi from western Canada and provided additional notes on several other limnephilid species.