Hydatophylax argus
(Harris, 1869)
Argus Northern Caddisfly
Hydatophylax argus is a of northern caddisfly in the Limnephilidae. It was described by Harris in 1869 and is found in North America. The species is notable as the first member of its demonstrated to use for mate attraction.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydatophylax argus: /haɪˌdeɪtəˈfaɪləks ˈɑːrɡəs/
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Distribution
North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Vermont, USA, and the broader Nearctic region.
Behavior
Mate attraction via extractable () has been experimentally demonstrated. The specific release and chemistry remain to be studied.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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