Brachycentrus lateralis
(Say, 1823)
humbles casemaker caddisfly
Brachycentrus lateralis is a of caddisfly in the Brachycentridae, commonly known as the humpless casemaker caddisfly. It was first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species is found in North America and belongs to a family whose larvae construct portable cases from plant material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachycentrus lateralis: /ˌbrækɨˈsɛntrəs ˌlætəˈreɪlɪs/
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Identification
Members of the Brachycentrus can be distinguished from other Brachycentridae by their reduced or absent humps on the mesoscutum, hence the 'humpless casemaker.' Specific diagnostic features for B. lateralis are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the Nearctic region.