Pycnopsyche circularis

(Provancher, 1877)

Pycnopsyche circularis is a of caddisfly in the Limnephilidae. The species was described by Provancher in 1877 and is recognized as valid. It belongs to a known for larvae that construct portable cases using plant materials. The species occurs in North America within the Nearctic region.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pycnopsyche circularis: /ˌpɪk.nəˈsaɪ.kiː ˌsɜːr.kjʊˈleɪ.rɪs/

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Distribution

North America; Nearctic region. Distribution records indicate presence across the North American continent.

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Taxonomic authority

First described by Provancher in 1877, originally placed in a different before transfer to Pycnopsyche.

Observation records

iNaturalist records 8 observations of this , indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported.

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