Lenarchus
Martynov, 1914
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Lenarchus is a of caddisflies in the Limnephilidae, first described by Martynov in 1914. The genus comprises approximately 13 described and is characterized as a northern group within the caddisfly order Trichoptera. These insects are part of the diverse Limnephilidae family, which is among the largest families of caddisflies. The genus has been documented in parts of northern Europe, including Norway and Sweden.
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Distribution
Northern Europe; confirmed records from Norway and Sweden.
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Species diversity
The Lenarchus contains approximately 13 described , though specific species names are not provided in available sources.
Taxonomic history
Lenarchus was established by Russian entomologist Andrey Vasilyevich Martynov in 1914, a prominent figure in early 20th century and Trichoptera .