Platycentropus
Ulmer, 1905
chocolate and cream sedge
Platycentropus is a of ( ) in the Limnephilidae. The genus was established by Ulmer in 1905 and contains at least three described distributed across North America. One species, Platycentropus radiatus, is commonly known as the "chocolate and cream sedge." These are case-making typical of the family Limnephilidae.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of this can be distinguished from other Limnephilidae by a combination of genitalic characters and patterns. The "chocolate and cream sedge" for P. radiatus refers to distinctive coloration. Accurate identification to level requires examination of .
Distribution
Northern North America. Distribution records include the United States, with specific occurrence documented in Vermont.
Similar Taxa
- Other Limnephilidae generaMany in the Limnephilidae share similar general and preferences; differentiation requires detailed morphological examination.
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Species composition
The contains three described : Platycentropus amicus (Hagen, 1861), Platycentropus indistinctus (Walker, 1852), and Platycentropus radiatus (Say, 1824).