Hesperophylax designatus
(Walker, 1852)
silver-striped sedge, giant golden caddis, silver-striped northern caddisfly
Hesperophylax designatus is a of in the Limnephilidae, commonly known as the silver-striped sedge or giant golden . It is one of seven recognized species in the Nearctic Hesperophylax. The species has been observed in Colorado at events and is documented across North America with 133 iNaturalist observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperophylax designatus: //ˌhes.pəˈrɒ.fɪˌlæks dɪˈzaɪ.ɡəˌnɑː.təs//
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Identification
can be distinguished from other Hesperophylax using the provided in taxonomic revisions of the . The species shows unusually broad morphological variation, a trait shared with other Hesperophylax species. Larval identification keys are available for distinguishing H. designatus from .
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Distribution
North America. Documented observations include Colorado (Blodgett Peak Open Space in the foothills and mountains of Colorado Springs).
Life Cycle
with extended period, based on -level data for Hesperophylax.
Human Relevance
Subject of citizen science documentation through events and iNaturalist observations.
Similar Taxa
- Hesperophylax alaskensisSister to H. designatus based on phylogenetic analysis; both share close evolutionary relationship and similar generalized ecological adaptability.
- Hesperophylax incisusPreviously considered distinct but now placed as junior subjective synonym of H. designatus.