Brachycentrus incanus

Hagen, 1861

Brachycentrus incanus is a of caddisfly in the Brachycentridae. The species was described by Hagen in 1861 and is known from the Nearctic region. Like other members of its family, it is associated with freshwater where larvae construct portable cases.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachycentrus incanus: /ˌbrækɪˈsɛntrəs ɪnˈkeɪnəs/

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments. Larvae are aquatic and construct cases, typical of in this .

Distribution

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

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Taxonomic History

Described by Hermann August Hagen in 1861, a prominent 19th-century entomologist who contributed extensively to the study of Neuroptera and related orders.

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