Pycnopsyche guttifera
(Walker, 1852)
northern caddisfly
Pycnopsyche guttifera is a of northern caddisfly described by Walker in 1852. It belongs to the Limnephilidae, one of the largest families of . The species is known from North America and is part of the Nearctic fauna. As with other members of its , it likely has an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial stage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pycnopsyche guttifera: /ˌpɪknoʊˈsaɪki ˌɡʌtəˈfɪərə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region. Distribution records indicate presence across North America, though specific range boundaries are not well documented.
More Details
Taxonomic Authority
First described by Francis Walker in 1852, originally placed in a different before transfer to Pycnopsyche.
Observation Data
As of source data compilation, iNaturalist records 20 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not frequently encountered by citizen scientists.